Low Sugar Vegan Tahini Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Total time1 hr 4 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time14 min

Low Sugar Vegan Tahini Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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Ingredients

16 servings

Flax egg

1 tbsp ground flaxseed
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3 tbsp water

Cookie dough

¾ cup well-stirred tahini
½ cup vegan butter, softened
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
¼ cup organic cane sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp fine salt
1 cup vegan chocolate chips or chunks

For serving

flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and water until combined. Set aside for 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens to a gel.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the tahini and softened vegan butter until smooth and uniform. Add the brown sugar and cane sugar and whisk vigorously for about 2 minutes, until the mixture is slightly lighter in color and well combined. Whisk in the flax egg and vanilla extract.

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