Tahini Shortbread Cookies
The classic holiday shortbread cookie recipe is updated slightly to add tahini - which gives it a Mediterranean flavor that's rich and nutty.
Servings: 36 cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup Danish Creamery salted butter softened
- ½ cup tahini
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
- ½ cup toasted sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl of a stand mixer or using an electric hand mixer, cream together the softened butter, tahini and powdered sugar. Add the vanilla extract and beat until dissolved.
- Add the flour, a little at a time, and use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to mix until well combined. Remove the dough from the bowl and use your hands to tightly pack the dough. Divide the dough in half.
- Shape each half portion of dough on a plastic wrap into a log about 1-2 inches wide. Roll each log in sesame seeds, if using, until well coated.
- Wrap each log in the plastic wrap, twisting at each end and chill in the fridge for at least one hour or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice the logs into ¼ inch thickness and place on the prepared baking sheets, arranging them so they’re about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cookies are firm, slightly expanded and the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to finish cooling completely.
Notes
Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Freeze: Freeze the cookies solid on a baking sheet before transferring to a container or bag. They will keep well for a month and can be thawed at room temperature.
Tip: Soften your butter before using it by taking it out of the fridge an hour before you want to use it.
Tip: Don't skip the chilling time! Chill the cookie dough for at least an hour before baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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