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Crunchy Tahini Smash Cookies

Nutty, crispy Middle Eastern-inspired tahini cookies with a shattered sesame top and secret crunch. Our Fat Switch swaps butter for tahini and egg whites, slashing 38% of calories while amplifying that signature sesame flavor and satisfying crunch.

20m

Prep Time

12m

Cook Time

Servings

260

Calories

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 1/2 cup natural tahini (unsweetened, well-stirred)
✓ 1/4 cup coconut sugar
✓ 2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener
✓ 2 egg whites
✓ 1 tbsp aquafaba (chickpea liquid)
✓ 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
✓ 1/4 tsp sea salt
✓ 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
✓ 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (optional, traditional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare Tahini Base: In a medium bowl, whisk tahini, coconut sugar, and monk fruit until smooth and slightly lightened (about 1 minute). Tahini should be creamy, not separated.

2. Build Wet Mixture: In a separate small bowl, whisk egg whites and aquafaba until foamy (30 seconds). Fold into tahini mixture along with vanilla and cardamom. Stir until fully combined.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift flour and sea salt into the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix or cookies will be tough. A few small flour streaks are fine.

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4. Prepare Sesame Topping: Mix sesame seeds, water, fleur de sel, and sumac (if using) in a shallow dish. The water will dampen seeds so they adhere to dough without sliding off during baking.

5. Scoop and Smash: Using a small ice cream scoop or 1.5 tbsp measure, portion dough onto parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Gently press each cookie with a damp fork into a 1/4-inch disc. Immediately press the sesame-seed side down onto each cookie so seeds embed.

6. Final Toast and Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 11–13 minutes until golden brown and just firm at the edges. Centers may look underbaked—this keeps them tender. Cool on baking sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories260 kcal

Protein8g

Carbohydrates26g

Fat14g

🏷️ Tags

#tahini cookies recipe#Middle Eastern snacks low-calorie#sesame seed cookies healthy

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