TAHINI SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Flavored with sesame seeds and tahini paste, these sophisticated shortbread cookies, adapted from "Soframiz" by Ana Sortun and Maura Kilpatrick, have a pleasing crumbly texture and an intense, almost nutty flavor. Serve them as part of a cookie plate for dessert, or with coffee or tea as a midafternoon snack.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories snack, cookies and bars, dessert
Time 4h40m
Yield 2 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toast sesame seeds: Put them in a nonstick pan over medium-low heat and stir every 30 seconds until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Pour onto a large plate to cool.
- Combine butter, confectioners' sugar and tahini in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until smooth, 4 to 5 minutes. Scrape bowl. Add flour and salt, and mix on low speed until dough is smooth.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface. Divide it in half and knead until smooth. Roll each piece of dough into a log about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll each log in sesame seeds, coating logs completely. They may be difficult to maneuver, but they patch up easily. Wrap them tightly in parchment paper, twisting at each end. Refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
- Heat oven to 300 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice logs into 1/4-inch-thick coins and place on prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart. Bake until firm around edges and not colored, 14 to 16 minutes. Cool completely on baking sheet. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 164, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 73 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Agbulu Chinedu
[email protected]These cookies were perfect! I loved the flavor and texture. I will definitely be making these again.
Amir Sohial
[email protected]These cookies were very rich. I think I would have preferred a less rich cookie.
Omolola Olawunmi
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a less sweet cookie.
Jahangir Abdul Razzaq
[email protected]These cookies were the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I loved the nutty flavor of the tahini.
Brian Mapote
[email protected]These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I will definitely be making these again.
Master Pervaiz
[email protected]These cookies were amazing! I loved the unique flavor and texture. I will definitely be making these again.
Deepak Saud
[email protected]These cookies were very dry. I think I would have preferred a chewier cookie.
Aminu abdullahi Abdulkarim
[email protected]I found the tahini flavor to be a bit too strong. I think I would have preferred a more subtle flavor.
Tashay Williams
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I might try adding a little more butter next time.
Karen Gamez
[email protected]I love the simplicity of these cookies. They're made with just a few ingredients and they're so easy to make. The tahini flavor is a nice touch that makes them unique.
Sally Ombajo
[email protected]These cookies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The tahini shortbread dough was a bit tricky to work with, but the end result was delicious.
Wamimbi Joram
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tahini, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The tahini flavor was not overpowering and the cookies were perfectly sweet and buttery.
Subash Phuyal
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The tahini flavor was subtle but noticeable.
M.A.H. Rana
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making these again for future gatherings.
Anita Sah
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these cookies! The tahini adds a nice depth of flavor that sets them apart from traditional shortbread. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Jaydah and Ashurdee Cloete
[email protected]These tahini shortbread cookies were a delight! The combination of nutty tahini and buttery shortbread was perfect. They were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making these again.