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Tahini Butter Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: faina00  PHOTO BY: sugarbunni 

"This cookie recipe is from Israel. Tahini can be found in most grocery stores or health food stores. If you still have trouble finding it, it's sure to be found in a Middle Eastern grocery store. Enjoy!"
Tahini Butter Cookies Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 14 times with an average star rating of 3.9
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  35 Min
Original recipe yield 50 cookies

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and tahini, mix until well combined. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder, then stir into butter mixture. Drop onto an ungreased cookie sheet in tablespoon-sized pieces.
  3. Bake in preheated oven until they turn golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool on the cookie sheet 10 to 15 minutes before removing to cool on a wire rack.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2008 by Bayouannie 
I loved this cookie! Tender, flavorful, perfect texture. Tahini is an acquired taste, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2007 by your mom 
We made these according to the recipe, and they were awesome. The texture is similar to peanut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2008 by thekaeveretts 
This recipe, as is, is GREAT. The cookies are light and delicate. I did have to add some extra... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2009 by ivy ellis 
I am not familiar with tahini, just needed to use some up that had been in the fridge for who... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2008 by Sara 
Were crumbly, as other have commented. Taste was still good, and people liked them at the pot... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2007 by bmw 
These cookies were a mess. I followed the directions exactly but the cookies fell apart when I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2007 by acawleyflower 
I changed a lot, so I feel wierd commenting on it. I added an egg, 1/4 cup honey, substituted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2009 by sugarbunni 
I scaled this recipe down to 20 servings and made the following changes: added 2 heaping Tbsp.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2008 by Dr. Foodie 
I, too, attempted to take the cookies off the sheet too early and learned real quick that that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2008 by Merry 
These cookies are delicious! Unusual, just sweet enough,delicate texture,very sophisticated.... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Tahini Butter Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 50

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 66

  • Total Fat: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg
  • Sodium: 33mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 0.8g

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