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Tahini Thumbprints Cookies With Dulce de Leche

Tahini Thumbprints Cookies With Dulce de Leche

  • Author: Lina
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free flour used)

Description

Tahini Thumbprints Cookies With Dulce de Leche are rich, nutty, and irresistibly chewy cookies combining the earthy flavor of tahini with the sweet, caramel goodness of dulce de leche. Perfect for sharing and customizable, these soft, tender cookies offer a unique and decadent treat that’s simple to make with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling & Garnish

  • 1/2 cup dulce de leche
  • Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing well. Gradually incorporate the tahini, ensuring the mixture is well combined. Finally, sift in the flour and baking powder, gently folding them into the wet ingredients until you form a soft, cohesive dough.
  2. Chill and Shape: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Once chilled, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced evenly apart.
  3. Create Thumbprints: Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, press a gentle indentation into the center of each dough ball without pressing all the way through to hold the dulce de leche filling.
  4. Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
  5. Add Dulce de Leche Filling: Once cookies have cooled enough to handle, spoon a small amount of dulce de leche into each indentation, spreading evenly but contained. Optionally, sprinkle with flaky sea salt for an extra flavor boost.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and smoother dough texture.
  • Do not overfill thumbprints to prevent dulce de leche from oozing out.
  • Chilling dough properly prevents cookies from spreading, keeping them perfectly round.
  • Measure flour carefully by spooning and leveling it to avoid dry dough.
  • Try toppings like crushed pistachios or a dusting of cinnamon to elevate flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 40mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: tahini cookies, dulce de leche cookies, thumbprint cookies, nutty cookies, chewy cookies, homemade cookies, Middle Eastern cookies

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