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== Tahini Cookie == | |||
[[File:Tahini_cookies.jpg|thumb|right|Delicious tahini cookies]] | |||
Tahini cookies are a type of [[cookie]] made using [[tahini]], a paste made from ground [[sesame seeds]]. These cookies are popular in various [[Middle Eastern cuisine|Middle Eastern]] and [[Mediterranean cuisine|Mediterranean]] cultures, where tahini is a common ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes. | |||
== Ingredients == | == Ingredients == | ||
The primary ingredient in | The primary ingredient in tahini cookies is, of course, [[tahini]]. Other common ingredients include: | ||
* [[Flour]] | |||
* [[Sugar]] | |||
* [[Butter]] or [[oil]] | |||
* [[Eggs]] | |||
* [[Baking powder]] | |||
* [[Vanilla extract]] | |||
* [[Salt]] | |||
Optional ingredients can include [[honey]], [[nuts]] such as [[almonds]] or [[walnuts]], and [[spices]] like [[cinnamon]] or [[cardamom]]. | |||
== Preparation == | == Preparation == | ||
The preparation of tahini cookies typically involves the following steps: | |||
1. '''Mixing the Wet Ingredients''': In a bowl, combine the tahini, butter, and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well. | |||
2. '''Combining Dry Ingredients''': In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. | |||
3. '''Forming the Dough''': Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. If desired, fold in nuts or spices at this stage. | |||
4. '''Shaping the Cookies''': Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork or the palm of your hand. | |||
5. '''Baking''': Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden. | |||
6. '''Cooling''': Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. | |||
== Variations == | == Variations == | ||
Tahini cookies can be adapted in various ways to suit different tastes and dietary needs. Some popular variations include: | |||
* '''Gluten-Free Tahini Cookies''': Substitute the flour with a gluten-free flour blend. | |||
* '''Vegan Tahini Cookies''': Use a plant-based butter substitute and a flax egg (a mixture of ground flaxseed and water) instead of eggs. | |||
* '''Chocolate Tahini Cookies''': Add [[cocoa powder]] to the dough or mix in [[chocolate chips]]. | |||
== | == Cultural Significance == | ||
Tahini cookies are | Tahini cookies are enjoyed in many cultures and are often served during special occasions and holidays. In the Middle East, they are a common treat during [[Eid al-Fitr]], the festival marking the end of [[Ramadan]]. In [[Greece]], they are known as "tahinopita" and are enjoyed as a sweet snack. | ||
== | == Related Pages == | ||
* [[Tahini]] | |||
* [[Sesame seed]] | * [[Sesame seed]] | ||
* [[Middle Eastern cuisine]] | * [[Middle Eastern cuisine]] | ||
* [[Cookie]] | * [[Cookie]] | ||
[[Category:Cookies]] | [[Category:Cookies]] | ||
[[Category:Middle Eastern cuisine]] | [[Category:Middle Eastern cuisine]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Sesame dishes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:21, 15 February 2025
Tahini Cookie[edit]
Tahini cookies are a type of cookie made using tahini, a paste made from ground sesame seeds. These cookies are popular in various Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures, where tahini is a common ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes.
Ingredients[edit]
The primary ingredient in tahini cookies is, of course, tahini. Other common ingredients include:
Optional ingredients can include honey, nuts such as almonds or walnuts, and spices like cinnamon or cardamom.
Preparation[edit]
The preparation of tahini cookies typically involves the following steps:
1. Mixing the Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the tahini, butter, and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
2. Combining Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Forming the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. If desired, fold in nuts or spices at this stage.
4. Shaping the Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork or the palm of your hand.
5. Baking: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden.
6. Cooling: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Variations[edit]
Tahini cookies can be adapted in various ways to suit different tastes and dietary needs. Some popular variations include:
- Gluten-Free Tahini Cookies: Substitute the flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Vegan Tahini Cookies: Use a plant-based butter substitute and a flax egg (a mixture of ground flaxseed and water) instead of eggs.
- Chocolate Tahini Cookies: Add cocoa powder to the dough or mix in chocolate chips.
Cultural Significance[edit]
Tahini cookies are enjoyed in many cultures and are often served during special occasions and holidays. In the Middle East, they are a common treat during Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan. In Greece, they are known as "tahinopita" and are enjoyed as a sweet snack.
