Pies and Plots

Writing Never Tasted So Sweet

  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Press
  • Contact
  • Books

Tahini Cookies with Almonds and Raisins

May 31, 2022

Share
Pin19
Tweet
Email
Print
19Shares
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

If you ask my favorite ice cream flavor, I will probably tell you it’s vanilla, which would be true.  However, I also love to try all the weird flavors of ice cream.  And almond butter.  Potato chips.

I’m always up for buying that unique and interesting sounding flavored product that I’ve never had before.

Sometimes they are good.  Occasionally they are great.  But sometimes they are just weird.

One of the things I tried recently was tahini seed and nut butter.  It turns out tahini butter is an incredibly strong flavor that is not appealing to me, though I am sure it is to other people, first thing in the morning.  Or any time of day really.

But I hate wasting food as much as I love taking chances on trying weird things. So I had to use it.  Luckily, adding some sweetness and complementary flavors transformed the unappealing tahini butter into a totally addictive cookie that is interesting in all the ways I hoped the butter would be.

There is still an undernote of tahini that comes through.  But now it’s nutty and blends in with the almonds and is complemented by the raisins.  It’s part of a little flavor symphony that wasn’t something I saw and had to try at the store but was something I created in my own kitchen.

That just might be my new favorite way to experiment with interesting flavor profiles.  So my taste testers better be up for some adventures 🙂

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Tahini Cookies with Almonds and Raisins


  • Author: Laura
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 16 cookies 1x
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Description

Nutty cookies packed with flavor from tahini and cardamom along with crunchy almonds and chewy raisins.


Ingredients

Scale

2 large eggs

1 cup tahini

¾ cup coconut sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 cup paleo flour blend (2 cups almond flour, 1 ¼ cup tapioca starch, ¾ cup coconut flour)

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon ground cardamom

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ cup raisins

½ cup coarsely chopped almonds

Sea salt


Instructions

In a large bowl, stir together eggs, tahini, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.  Stir in flour, baking powder, cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon until just combined.  Stir in raisins and almonds until distributed, form the dough into a flat ball, and cover the bowl with plastic wrap.

Refrigerate for at least two hours and up to two days.

When ready to make the cookies, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F/325 degrees F convection, and line two baking sheets with parchment.

Scoop roughly golf ball sized portions of dough, roll into balls, flatten slightly, and place on the prepared pan.  Repeat until all dough is used.  Sprinkle with sea salt to taste.  Bake cookies about 10 minutes, until golden brown, but still slightly soft to the touch.  Serve warm or cool completely on the pan.  Cookies may be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or frozen, wrapped in parchment and foil and placed in a zipper bag, for up to 3 months.  Thaw in the microwave about 1 minute.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Tasting Table

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @piesandplots on Instagram

Filed Under: Cookies Tagged With: Almonds, Gluten Free, Paleo, tahini

Don’t Miss a Bite!

« I’m a Tasty Chomps Contributor!
Cry Me a River #FashionFriday »

Comments

  1. John / Kitchen Riffs says

    June 1, 2022 at 10:23 am

    I can never resist weird flavors, either. Although nothing weird about the flavors in this cookie — these sound quite good. Neat. 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura says

      June 14, 2022 at 5:49 pm

      Thanks, John!

      Reply
  2. Debbie Eccard says

    June 7, 2022 at 6:47 pm

    Not sure I would like these as I am not much for weird flavors of ice cream or cookies. Just the standard please as long as standard includes peanut butter. I did just try Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos and really liked them…. Maybe there is hope for me…

    Reply
    • Laura says

      June 14, 2022 at 5:48 pm

      Although, you do like hummus, so maybe something featuring tahini would be a hit to you 🙂

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Welcome to Pies and Plots. I’m Laura Dembowski, writer, baker, and fashionista sharing recipes, reviews, and tips to inspire you to enjoy life both inside and outside the kitchen.
…Read More

Don’t Miss a Bite!

my foodgawker gallery
TODAY.com Parenting Team FC Contributor

The Latest

Categories

piesandplots

Fashion 👡 👗Florida ☀️🌴 Fiction 🖋📚 Food 🎂🥩
Cause of Death is available now! 🥳
#ootdshare #floridavibes #amwriting #bakersofinstagram

Laura Dembowski
Merry Christmas from my family to yours 🎄 ⛄️❤💚❤

#merrychristmas #christmasvibes #christmastree #christmasdecorations #christmastime #christmasfashion #holidayseason #holidayvibes #holidayspirit #holidayfashion #familytime #familyphotography #familygoals #familyisforever #rcmemories #ritzcarlton #ritzcarltonorlando #ootdshare #ootdfashion #strikeapose #model #floridaholiday #floridachristmas #orlandoinfluencer #orlandofl #thecitybeautiful #tistheseason #tisthedamnseason #blondehairdontcare #lookgoodfeelgood
I'm loving wearing metallics this holiday season 💖💖💖 They bring that Christmas vibe but in a more sophisticated, subtle way. The details for this outfit are on the blog, and I'll have a new post with more gold and silver tomorrow ✨️ 💛 

#ontheblog #linkinprofile #fashiondiaries #fashionista #fashionnova #fashionstyle #ootdshare #christmasvibes #christmastime #christmasfashion #holidayvibes #holidayseason #holidayspirit #metallicdress #golddress #oscardelarenta #blondehairdontcare #cheerstolife #cheersyall #redlipclassic #redlips #floridaholiday #orlandoinfluencer #orlandofl #floridagirl #thecitybeautiful #rcmemories #ritzcarltonorlando #ritzcarlton #happygirl
Currently craving a giant slice of this Espresso V Currently craving a giant slice of this Espresso Vanilla Bean Tiramisu Cake. Then again, when am I not craving it??? This cake has all the flavors of tiramisu and is covered in a drippy glaze that packs a second kick of coffee. So that means it's totally acceptable to eat this for breakfast, right??? ☕😋

#ontheblog #linkinprofile #cakecakecake #tiramisu #tiramisucake #imsomartha #thebakefeed #feedfeed #thekitchn #buzzfeedfood #huffposttaste #todayfood #yahoofood #bonappetit #cakeforbreakfast #breakfastofchampions #grainfree #christmasvibes #christmascake #christmasrecipe #comfortfood #butfirstcoffee #halfbakedharvest #coffeerecipes #coffeecake #glutenfree #vanillabean #tiramisurecipe #holidayrecipe
Champagne and caviar are a classic flavor combinat Champagne and caviar are a classic flavor combination, but they make a pretty awesome and festive fashion combination too. Navy and black dresses, paired with metallic accessories is an elegant yet updated holiday look. These outfit details are on the blog right now! 🥂

#ontheblog #linkinprofile #ootdshare #festivefashion #christmasoutfit #champagneandcaviar #holidayoutfit #christmasvibes #holidayvibes #fashioninspo #styleinspo #lookgoodfeelgood #festiveseason #metallicdress #lbd #lacedress #ladydiorbag #dressup #strikeapose #model #floridachristmas #floridaholidays #sunsetvibes #smize #thecitybeautiful #orlandoinfluencer #blondehairdontcare #cheersyall #merrychristmas
Cookie baking season is upon us 😋 While the cla Cookie baking season is upon us 😋 While the classics are always nice, it can be a lot of fun to play around with new flavor combinations like the ones in these Tahini Cookies studded with crunchy almonds and chewy raisins. Think of them like a peanut butter cookie's more sophisticated older sister 😎 And head over to the blog to snag the recipe 🍪

#ontheblog #linkinprofile #cookiemonster #cookiesofinstagram #cookiestagram #healthycookies #cookiesforbreakfast #tahinicookies #tahinirecipe #tahini #cookieseason #christmascookies #imsomartha #f52grams #foodgawker #huffposttaste #buzzfeedfood #todayfood #yahoofood #bonapetit #cookierecipe #paleocookies #christmasbaking #ambaking #holidaybaking #breakfastcookies #foodfluencer #uniquecookies #almondcookie
Ready to wear all the cozy clothes and festive col Ready to wear all the cozy clothes and festive colors 🎄💚

The details for this outfit are on the blog!

#ontheblog #linkinprofile #ootdshare #ootdfashion #fashionstyle #styleinspo #christmasoutfit #christmasvibes #holidayvibes #sweaterweather #cozyclothes #floridachristmas #floridaholiday #lookgoodfeeltgood #strikeapose #model #orlandoinfluencer #orlandofl #thecitybeautiful #blondehairdontcare #denimskirt #chunkysweater #smize #happygirl #positivevibes #inthespirit #tistheseason #tisthedamnseason #downtownorlando
Load More... Follow on Instagram
  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 · Pies and Plots · Web Design by Viva la Violet