Sea Salt Tahini Cookies

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 27 mins
Cooking Temp: 350  F
Description

These delish tahini sea salt cookies are always a true crowd favorite, simple, comforting, and just a little unexpected in the best way. They come out of the oven with perfectly golden edges, soft centers, and that rich, nutty depth from the tahini that makes them feel a little more special than your everyday cookie. The balance of sweet brown sugar, buttery dough, and flaky sea salt on top creates that addictive sweet-and-savory bite you’ll find yourself reaching for again and again.

What makes them even better is how effortlessly they come together. With just a handful of pantry staples, you get a bakery-style cookie that feels both familiar and elevated at the same time. They’re perfect for sharing at gatherings, gifting to friends, or honestly just keeping on the counter for those little moments when you need something cozy and indulgent.

If you end up making them, I would absolutely love to hear what you think, please let me know how much you love them in the comments or tag me on socials!

Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp sea salt + extra for topping
  • 1 1/2 sticks butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup tahini + extra for topping
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2
    In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. 4
    Mix in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. 5
    Add tahini and mix until smooth.
  6. 6
    Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. 7
    Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet and lightly drizzle or swirl with extra tahini.
  8. 8
    Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and lightly golden.
  9. 9
    Immediately sprinkle with sea salt and let cool on the pan.
Keywords: cookies, sea salt, tahini,

Read it online: https://kelseydeleshaw.com/recipe/sea-salt-tahini-cookies/
Kelsey Deleshaw
Chef

Hey I'm Kelsey! Born and raised in Atlanta, I’ve been cooking since I was three, what started as a childhood passion has grown into a lifelong love of creativity, travel, and bringing people together through food. A CIA-trained baker and proud vegetarian, I’m inspired by flavors from all 50 states and the memories made around the table.