Date & Tahini Swirl Cookies

Instructions

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• 2

  In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, tahini, date syrup, and brown sugar until well combined and creamy.

• 3

  Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, and mix until smooth.

• 4

  In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using).

• 5

  Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a cookie dough forms.

• 6

  Fold in the chopped dates and nuts (if using), distributing them evenly throughout the dough.

• 7

  Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

• 8

  Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.

• 9

  Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden, and they are set.

• 10

  Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

• 11

  Enjoy your tahini cookies with date syrup, featuring the delightful sweetness and flavor of dates!