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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 perfection – not too sweet, love the flaked salt on top. Making again today.
Hi Tonya,
Happy Sunday!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for trying it out!! xTieghan
I followed the recipe the first time I made these, but due to my laziness felt that these would be fun as a bar! I placed the dough in a 13×9 inch pan and then dolloped the tahini honey on top and then swirled it through the dough. So delicious!
Hi there,
Fantastic!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! Have the best weekend:) xT
so so chewy and perfect! the absolute best combination of flavours
Hi Lisa,
Awesome!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad to hear that it was enjoyed!! xx
Made these over the weekend and they were such a hit. I realised a bit too late in the prep that I was missing some ingredients so swapped half the honey for agave syrup and used gluten free flour (it’s all we had on hand). They turned out great. Crunchy around the edges, chewy in the middle and gone within minutes.
Hey there,
Awesome!! I am thrilled that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! Have a great week:) xx
I’ve never heard of tahini. Where do I find it in the grocery store. Is there a brand that’s better than others without breaking the bank? Is it the consistency of syrup? I’m excited to try these asap. Thank you.
Hi Linda,
You should be able to find the tahini with the other nut butters. Here is one that I like:
http://l.thrv.me/HBH472-artisana-organics-raw-tahini-sesa
Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xTieghan
Have you made these with almond flour?
Hi Wendy,
Sure, that should work well for you! Let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xTieghan
I enjoy your recipes; flavor forward and the photos are fantastic, this recipe was a bit disappointing, probably due to operator error. My cookies came out like Flat Stanleys 😉
Next time I won’t beat sugar and butter and leave the room and I will chill the dough before baking. Truth be told, I also used convection setting on oven.
We have an apiarist who parks his bees on our property each spring, so it’s great to utilize honey in our cooking. The flavor profile of these cookies is tasty, reminiscent of our youngest son’s favorite sandwich when he was in school: PB/H.
Hi Kimberly,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, sorry to hear it wasn’t enjoyed. Please let me know if I can help in anyway! xTieghan
Have you tried these with GF flour?
Hey Alex,
Yes, you can use an equal amount of GF flour. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
These are SO easy to make and we’re absolutely delicious- had so many people asking for recipe!
Hey Cassidy,
Awesome!! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a hit. Have the best week:) xx
They are currently cooling, so I don’t know how the cookies themselves are yet, BUT the dough itself was so delicious that my bf and I would probably have continued to risk salmonella to keep eating it unbaked
Hey there,
Happy Sunday!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
I made these last week. They were absolutely delicious!! I love the honey tahini! I had to bake mine a bit longer, but I live in Michigan, so maybe that’s why. And, I will put a whole chunk of choc in the middle of each cookie next time!!
Hey Holly,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a bunch for giving it a go! Have the best weekend! xxT
How would these be with almond flour instead of regular flour?
Hey Victoria,
They should turn out okay for you! Let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xTieghan
These cookies have my heart. Was hesitant to try any tahini type of cookie, but once I made them, I completely changed my perspective on tahini. This is almost a gooey-er take on a chocolate chip cookies. I’ve been giving them out to friends and family and they all say it tastes as good as it looks. If you’re hesitant to make, just do it. Best cookie I’ve ever made hands down.
Hey Jessica,
Happy Friday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
These were just okay. I thought they were a bit sickly sweet. I do not think the tahini swirl added much flavor besides more sweetness. I highly recommend reducing the swirl measurements to ¼ cup each instead of ⅓ cup. Recipe was easy to follow. I did use 1-to-1 gluten free flour and chilled the dough for about 15 minutes.
Hi Brynne,
So sorry to hear this recipe was not enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try! xTieghan
Made this recipe for a Superbowl party, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed!
Hey there,
I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for giving it a try!! xxT