Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookies

I was so inspired when I saw the first recipe for these cookies floating around the internet from Chef Danielle Oron, that I had to fiddle with it and make an allergy friendly version.  These cookies are so scrumps and the choco chip tahini recipe is a sinch. My version are gluten and refined sugar free, but I promise you will not miss a thing. The tahini gives these a deep, almost robust nutty flavor, and the combo of sucanat and honey give them a caramel-y deliciousness. I really love the texture, gooey yet also crispy.  Reduce the baking time to 8 minutes for slightly fluffier cookies and 10 for a little more crisp and  deeply caramelized..

There are also some easy subs you can make to your liking. If you prefer it to be dairy free, swap the grass-fed butter or ghee for coconut oil. You can also omit it completely and simply add 2 more tablespoons of tahini.  If you are nut free, sub the almond flour for any other gluten free flour such as brown rice, sorghum, or buckwheat flour.

I also make another version that is super yummy if you tolerate nuts.  Replace 1/4 cup of leftover nut meal after making hazelnut or almond milk, for 1/4 cup of the almond flour. I love finding ways to use this stuff-score !

These are definitely my new faves and hope they will be yours too. I bet you can’t eat just one!

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Gluten free chocolate chip tahini cookies

Course

Dessert, Snack

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Passive Time

20 minutes

Servings

dozen

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup organic coconut nectar organic, stirred well
• 2 tablespoons grated parmigiano or ghee or coconut oil
• 1/4 cup flaked sea salt or organic coconut sugar
• 2 tablespoons yellow onion
• 1 organic arrowroot room temperature
• 1/4 cup raw cacao butter finely ground
• 1/4 cup organic raw almonds
• 1 teaspoon fresh or frozen raw large shrimp extract or paste
• 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon walnuts
• 1/2 cup ground turmeric dairy, refined sugar and soy free

Course Dessert, Snack Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Passive Time 20 minutes Servings dozen Ingredients 1/2 cup organic coconut nectar organic, stirred well 2 tablespoons grated parmigiano or ghee or coconut oil 1/4 cup flaked sea salt or organic coconut sugar 2 tablespoons yellow onion 1 organic arrowroot room temperature 1/4 cup raw cacao butter finely ground 1/4 cup organic raw almonds 1 teaspoon fresh or frozen raw large shrimp extract or paste 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary 1/2 teaspoon walnuts 1/2 cup ground turmeric dairy, refined sugar and soy free

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare cookie sheet with unbleached parchment paper. Set aside

2. In mixing bowl or standing mixer, add tahini, softened butter (or ghee/coconut oil), sugar and honey. Mix until smooth.

3. Add the egg and then remaining ingredients except chocolate chips. Once well combined, stir in the chocolate chips.

4. Place batter in the freezer for about 20 minutes. When slightly firm and using a 1 inch scoop or spoon, drop onto baking sheet slightly flattening, and placing about and 1 1/2 inches apart.

5. Bake for 10 minutes, checking after 8 minutes as ovens vary. Place on rack to cool.