– 1 cup tahini (smooth)
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon chai spice blend (or more to taste)
– 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
– Sea salt for topping (optional)
Creating your Double Chocolate Chai Tahini Cookies is simple. Follow these steps for delicious results:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the tahini, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and chai spice blend until evenly mixed.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
6. Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Sprinkle with Sea Salt: If desired, lightly sprinkle some sea salt over the tops of the cookies for added flavor.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
9. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy: Serve your cookies warm or at room temperature, enjoying each delicious bite!