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The best ever Salted Tahini Honey Chocolate Chunk Cookies. Homemade brown sugar cookies, made with a swirl of sweet tahini that really elevates them above the rest. They’re generously stuffed with chunks of chocolate with sweet tahini honey swirls throughout. The combination melts in your mouth…the perfect cookies to make when that chocolate cookie craving hits!
I’ll be the first to admit, it’s really hard to beat the classic chocolate chip cookie we all love so much. I think to this day, my mom’s chocolate chip cookies will always be my favorite. Granted I might like the memories more than the cookie itself, but still, classics are really hard to beat. Especially when it comes to cookies.
But there’s always room for a new guy. This statement might be bold, but these cookies are high on the list of my very favorite chocolate chip cookies.
Why? Well, these cookies are unique, unlike any other, yet just as loveable as the classic chocolate chip cookie.
The secret is all in the swirls of tahini sweetened with honey. These creamy sweet swirls add delicious pockets of flavor throughout each cookie. Almost like a better-tasting version of marshmallow.
It’s tricky to explain, you just need to try them to really understand.
I came across this idea while playing around with healthier “caramel” recipes. I realized that when you mix equal parts honey and tahini, it creates something really sweet and delicious. So when the idea of swirling the combination throughout a cookie came to mind, I had to try it.
The details
Ok, so this sounds different, but the first thing is to mix the tahini and honey together. It’s equal parts tahini and honey and it creates kind of a thickened tahini paste.
Pop this mix in the fridge to firm it up a little while you make the cookie dough.
For the dough, I did a really delicious brown sugar cookie dough with hints of vanilla and a little cinnamon too, which pairs really nicely with the tahini.
I skipped browning the butter like I often do because I really wanted the flavors within the cookie to shine.
And then, I like to stir in lots of chocolate chunks. The puddles of warm chocolate are extra special in these cookies.
Once you have the dough made, grab that sweet tahini and swirl it throughout the dough. You want both chunks and swirls, so don’t over mix.
Bake the cookies, and smell the wonderful scent as they bake. It’s the perfect cozy smell, especially in the dead of winter. And when the cookies come out of the oven, you’ll notice puddles of melted chocolate and caramelized pockets of tahini. What happens is the chunks of sweet tahini caramelize in the oven from the honey. It ends up turning into a deliciously sweet unexpected treat with every bite.
Tis’ very delicious. As I said, you don’t expect it, but it’s such a wonderful surprise.
Make these tonight, or better yet, make them for Super Bowl Sunday. Just be sure to make them soon. Trust me, after the first bite you’ll be making batch after batch. These cookies are delectable. Perfectly set on the edges, but soft and gooey in the center with just the right amount of chew.
Looking for more cookie recipes? Here are a few ideas:
5 Ingredient Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies
Salted Tahini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy Brown Sugar Maple Cookies
Lastly, if you make these Salted Tahini Honey Chocolate Chunk Cookies be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Salted Tahini Honey Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories Per Serving: 250 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
cookies
- 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips
- flaky salt
Instructions
- 1. To make the honey tahini swirl. In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup tahini and 1/3 cup honey. Place in the fridge while you make the cookie dough. 2. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.3. In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar until combined. Beat in 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup tahini, egg, and vanilla. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, beat until creamy. Fold in chocolate chips.4. Grab the tahini honey swirl, and dollop 1/2 teaspoon size amounts of the mix into the dough. Gently stir to swirl the tahini throughout the dough, don't over mix, you want some chunks of tahini too. 5. Roll the dough into rounded tablespoon size balls and place 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 7-8 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and tap the baking sheet on the counter 2 times to flatten them down. Return to the oven and bake another 1-2 minutes or until the cookies are just beginning to set on the edges, but still doughy in the center. Sprinkle with sea salt. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet. They will continue to cook slightly as they sit on the baking sheet. 6. Eat warm (highly recommended), or let cool and store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
If Your Cookie Dough is Dry: reduce the flour to 2 1/4 cups and add 1-2 tablespoons of additional honey.
These cookies are AMAZING!! They deserve a spot in your next cookbook …really.. I thought the recipe would be labor intensive but it wasn’t.. the tahini, honey and hint of cinnamon elevated the flavor… I’ll be making these again. And again …, lol
Hey Rhonda,
I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for giving it a try!! xxT
A nice twist to a classic! I reduced the oven temp to 325 after the first round to make them cook a little slower and come out a little thinner. I also added a little bit of water to the dough (2.5-2TBSP). I didn’t get the chunks of tahini honey or the swirls (any tips?) but the edges caramelized nicely and I loved the flavor. I’ll definitely make these again!
Hey Laura,
I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for giving it a try!! Did you do the 1/2 teaspoon dollops of the tahini honey into the batter? xxT
These cookies were fantastic! Very familiar flavor being chocolate chip based, but the honey-tahini added the perfect amount of creamy luxuriousness to the texture and the flavors of the chocolate and tahini complimented each other.
I followed the recipe as written, used chunks of chocolate. The addition of sea salt made the flavors pop; don’t skip this step.
Hey Jamie,
Happy Wednesday!! So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
I made them with almond butter (I thought I had tahini but it wasn’t) and it worked out perfectly! I also skipped the extra swirl of tahini/honey and they were still delicious!
Hey Barbara,
Happy Wednesday!! So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
I’ve struggled with a few of your cookie recipes before but these were the perfect texture and so delicious! Thin and crispy on the edges but still soft and chewy. Will definitely be a keeper 🙂
Hey Kelly,
Happy Wednesday!! So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
Made these for Valentine’s, and I loved them. I didn’t follow the recipe exactly, I can’t ever seem to follow instructions. I made a reduced batch with GF flour, and couldn’t take them out to flatten them, so they just baked for the full 10 minutes. They were like fluffy little pillows of delicious cake and goo!
If you are adapting these cookies to GF, this recipe works just fine with a 1:1 flour (Bob’s Red), just mix it in slowly and be prepared to stop or add more. I didn’t bother chilling them first like I do normally. They were so good.
And…I made extra honey tahini to dip apple slices into. I recommend doing this.
Hi Nicole,
Happy Wednesday!! So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
I’m making these now and my first batch is out of the oven and my kitchen smells divine! Next time I’m going to do 2 cups of flour as my dough was a bit dry……. But the flavor!
I hope they are delicious Michele!!
I wasn’t sure about tahini in cookies but so glad I gave it a try! These cookies are delicious!! I used light brown sugar since I didn’t have the dark and sprinkled with flaky salt- a must. Loved the sweet and salty mixture. Love how they stay soft. Definitely making these again. I can’t stop eating them. ?
Hey Kara,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed!! ?xTieghan
I made these cookies because I was intrigued by the tahini. This recipe could not have been EASIER! I didn’t have dark brown sugar on hand, so I used the light brown instead. Mine turned out like the picture, only lighter. SO GOOD and I will be making them again!
Hi Deb,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed!! ?xTieghan
Most delicious cookies I’ve made!
Hey Kelly,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed!! ?xTieghan
SO good. Disclaimer: I had maple syrup and no honey so subbed maple. Otherwise I made the dough as stated. I found the 8 mins/ 2 mins worked best for me and that because of the size of my pan (on the smaller size) making more, slightly smaller cookies worked best also. Thank you for this unique twist on a classic!
Hey Kerri,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed!! ?xTieghan
I struggled with my cookies being flat
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unfortunately, for me, these were very very sweet. And I love sugar! Haha Is there any way to balance that? Any advice on the flat cookie?
Hey Cristie,
Thanks for giving the recipe a try, these are meant to be a flat cookie:) xTieghan
So amazingly delicious!! Crunchy on the edge but chewy inside. Great flavor!
Hi Chris,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed!! ?xTieghan
It’s like Halvah and chocolate cookies meet and become best friends! Wonderful recipe. Thanks Tieghan once again!
Hey Becky,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed!! ?xTieghan
Made these for game day today. Haven’t tasted them yet but they look delicious… not as pretty as yours but I am certain they will be tasty and chewy.
Hey Christine,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed!! ?xTieghan