Wonderfully chewy and packed with nutty sesame flavor, these cookies get a delightful twist from black and brown sesame seeds, tahini, and dried cranberries. Even better the next day!
Open Sesame Cookies
Wonderfully chewy and packed with nutty sesame flavor, these cookies get a delightful twist from black and brown sesame seeds, tahini, and dried cranberries. Even better the next day!
Equipment
- Baking sheets, Parchment paper or silicone baking mat, Medium bowl, Small bowl, Whisk, Measuring cups and spoons, Wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup 120 g whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 cup 78 g quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup 220 g firmly packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ cup 32 g black sesame seeds
- ¼ cup 32 g brown sesame seeds
- ½ cup 61 g dried cranberries or (80 g) raisins
- ¼ cup 64 g tahini
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml canola oil
- ¼ cup 60 ml almond or other nondairy milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C, or gas mark 5).
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, sesame seeds, and cranberries.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, oil, milk, and vanilla.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until well combined.
- If the dough is too dry, add a few extra drops of milk.
- Divide the dough into 16 equal portions, using about 2 tablespoons (42 g) of dough per cookie.
- Place on the prepared baking sheets, flattening slightly.
- Leave about 1 inch (2.
- 5 cm) of space between the cookies as they will spread.
- Bake for 9 minutes, or until set.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Pair these cookies with a warm cup of chai or a glass of almond milk for a comforting treat.
Wine Advice:
Enjoy with a dessert wine like Moscato d’Asti or a nutty Amontillado Sherry to complement the sesame and dried fruit flavors.
Nutrition values
Calories: 170 kcal | Carbohydrates: 24 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 7 g | Sugar: 13 g