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Tahini Seed Chocolate Chunk Breakfast Cookies

Start your day with these indulgent yet wholesome cookies packed with nutty tahini and rich chocolate chunks!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 1/2 cup tahini (mixed well)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2/3 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup raw unsalted pepitas
  • 1/2 cup roasted salted sunflower seeds (raw will work too)
  • 2 tablespoons raw sesame seeds
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chunks (or chocolate chips; plus a few more for topping if desired)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes (for sprinkling on top; optional)

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. Step 2: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine tahini, honey, vanilla extract, ground cardamom, and kosher salt. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Add rolled oats, pepitas, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds to the wet mixture. Stir until well combined.
  5. Step 5: Gently fold in chocolate chunks, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
  6. Step 6: Drop generous tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  7. Step 7: Optionally sprinkle sea salt flakes on top of each cookie.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
  9. Step 9: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • For longer storage, freeze cookies in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.
  • Reheat cookies in the microwave for a few seconds or at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.