Every year we camp. A lot. And once or twice a year my mom comes along. About a week before we leave, she calls and asks if she can bring anything (as if she doesn’t know by now!) and I can honestly hear her thinking … “oh boy, she’s going to ask for the cookies.” Short pause and then I smile and excitedly reply, “Of course you could always bring those cookies!!” at which point my kids yell “YAY!!” and we go over the numbers. Five campers x 10 a day (2 each per day) x number of days. Poor grandma who has absolutely hated baking her whole life ends up baking dozens and dozens of these cookies for our trips. Hopefully she’s coming around.. We absolutely love them (and of course her!) and these have become a staple on our daily hikes. They are super yummy, pack well, stay fresh tasting for a number of days and they keep us satiated and energized. Quick and easy to make..unless of course you’re making hundreds!
Preheat the oven to 375 F (190C). Using an Electric Mixer
In a small bowl mix your flours, baking soda and salt. Add the dry mix to the electric mixer and beat just to combine. Do not over mix. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
Use a large spoon to scoop the batter into balls and place them on a prepared cookie sheet (I use and absolutely love Stone Cookie Sheets
Bake for about 10 minutes or until the edges are golden. Allow them to cool slightly before transferring to a cooling rack.
Adapted from: Hell yeah it’s Vegan (2013, September 13) . Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies.
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- 1 cup sugar
- ⅔ cup tahini
- ¼ cup Earth Balance
- 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup spelt flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- Preheat the oven to 375 F (190C).
- Using an electric mixer, combine the Earth Balance and sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
- Add the tahini and molasses and mix until well incorporated.
- Add your water and vanilla and mix again.
- In a small bowl mix your flours, baking soda and salt.
- Add the dry mix to the electric mixer and beat just to combine. Do not over mix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Use a large spoon to scoop the batter into balls and place them on a prepared cookie sheet.
- Flatten the balls slightly.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Allow them to cool slightly before transferring to a cooling rack.
Whoever would have thought that tahini in cookies could be so good!! This has become our favorite cookie treat. I have to stay gluten free so just subbed oat flour for the wheat and spelt. Used mostly coconut sugar and threw in some shredded coconut just because I love it in everything. The molasses adds a special something to the flavor so don’t leave it out. They also hold together better than any other eggless cookies I’ve made. You have another winner here.
Hi, my second batch within a week are in the oven now. These cookies are truly delicious. I subbed coconut palm sugar for white and used half and half AP flour and whole wheat. I will definitely be making them again, and again and again!
No nasty reviews from your hips ok? 😉
Hi, I came across your site as a result of a subscription to greatest.com and started browsing. Found this recipe and knew I had some tahini in the cupboard that’s just been sitting there because I found it too bitter (a Greek organic brand). I thought, what the h-e-double hockey sticks, I’ll try this recipe to use it up, keeping fingers crossed that I’d like the result, but I was skeptical. Well, slap my butt and call me Mary – DELICIOUS COOKIES!! I used 1/2 cup whole wheat flour and one cup AP, didn’t have molasses so used maple syrup instead and used coconut sugar. Wow – shockingly good cookies! I’ve bookmarked the recipe (as well as a few others) and will subscribe to your blog. I thank you, my empty jar of tahini thanks you, and although somewhat healthier cookies, the jury’s still out on whether or not my hips will thank you.
Ha! You post cracked me up!! We were alway camping and although I could read your post I wasn’t able to log in to reply. With your “h-e-double hockey sticks” I can’t help but think you may be a fellow Canadian;) I’m glad you liked the cookies. We just plowed through 10 dozen ourselves! Superb hiking fuel…
Trust me folks….I am so not a cookie person and these are a definite must have …and not only for camping and hiking….but ALWAYS!!! When these are around I become the REAL “Cookie Monster”! Try them just once and you will know the true meaning of addiction!!