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Tahini Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Zahtar
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Tahini Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Zahtar

They're not your everyday chocolate chip cookies! These Tahini Chocolate Chunk Cookies sprinkled with Zahtar spice blend are a new twist on an old classic. Zahtar or Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend consisting of sesame seeds, sumac, salt, and other herbs. Aside from the tahini, this is the second special ingredient you must not omit.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 tbs butter
  • 1/2 cup tahini 
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tsp amaretto
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 280 grams bitter sweet chocolate

Method
 

  1. Using an electric or stand mixer, beat butter, tahini, and sugar for 2-3 minutes. Add eggs and amaretto and beat for another minute to incorporate. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides occasionally.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix in with the butter to form a batter.
  3. Chop chocolate in to smaller pieces no larger than one inch square.
  4. Fold in chocolate with the cookie dough. Place bowl with dough in the freezer for about 20 minutes to harden up.
  5. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  6. Using a portion scooper, evenly space 2 inch rounds of dough on a lined baking sheet leaving room for expansion. 
  7. Bake for 15 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle with a pinch of Zahtar spice blend. Set the baking sheet aside and allow the cookies to rest for at least 10 minutes before removing.