Maple Tahini Cookies
Oct 25, 2017 • Updated Feb 05, 2025
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These maple tahini cookies are easy to make, vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and oil-free. Most importantly, they taste delicious! I make them whenever I’m in a pinch because they take 15 minutes or less to make and only require 5 main ingredients.
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Why You’ll Love This Maple Tahini Cookie Recipe
These cookies join a delicious lineup of tahini-infused treats I absolutely love—think healthy tahini “teddy grahams”, rich vegan chocolate tahini cookies, and one bowl pumpkin spice tahini cookies. Each one has its own personality, but these maple tahini cookies stand out for their simplicity, natural sweetness, and soft, chewy texture. They’re proof that tahini isn’t just for savoury dishes—it’s pure magic in desserts too!
Tahini adds a rich, nutty flavour that is slightly earthy and so satisfying. Its sesame seed base gives the cookies a unique depth, balancing the sweetness of maple syrup with a subtle savoury note. Tahini also creates a creamy texture, making the cookies soft and chewy without the need for added oils or butter. These are the perfect quick cookie recipe to make for parties or a quiet night at home watching your favourite show.
Ingredient Notes
- Oat flour: Provides a soft, tender texture while keeping the cookies gluten-free—almond flour can be a great substitute for a slightly nuttier flavour.
- Tahini: Adds richness, moisture, and a hint of nuttiness—smooth almond or cashew butter can be used if tahini isn’t available.
- Maple syrup: Naturally sweetens the cookies while adding a warm, caramel-like depth—agave syrup or date syrup could also work.
- Baking powder: Helps the cookies rise slightly and keeps them light.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances the overall sweetness and aroma.
- Ground cinnamon (optional): Adds warmth and spice, complementing the nuttiness.
- Maca powder (optional): Brings an earthy flavour and adaptogenic benefits—skip it if you prefer, or swap in cacao powder for a richer flavour.
For exact ingredient amounts and instructions, see the printable recipe card below.
Recipe Variations
Feel free to customize these cookies to suit your taste. Add dairy-free chocolate chips for a touch of indulgence, or incorporate chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds for extra crunch. A sprinkle of sesame seeds on top can enhance the tahini flavour and add a nice texture.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350F.
Step 2: Combine maple syrup, tahini, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Whisk to combine until smooth.
Step 3: Sift in oat flour, baking powder, and cinnamon (if using), and use a spatula to mix.
Step 4: Mix until a dough forms. It should be moist, not sticky, and easy to roll.
Step 5: Roll golf ball-sized balls of dough and press down into cookie shapes for a softer result.
Step 6: Bake for approximately 10 minutes, keeping in mind the cookies will firm up after baking.
Secrets to Success
- Make sure you use smooth, runny tahini. This ensures the dough comes together easily and the cookies have a consistent texture.
- The cookies may appear underdone at 10 minutes, but they will firm up as they cool, resulting in a soft, chewy texture.
- Measure the ingredients accurately. Especially the oat flour, to maintain the right dough consistency.
Serving Tips
- Enjoy these cookies warm or at room temperature. They pair wonderfully with a cup of herbal tea, a matcha latte, a pumpkin bubble tea, or a glass of your favorite plant-based milk.
- For an extra treat, drizzle with a bit of melted dairy-free chocolate, homemade maple cream, or a sprinkle of sea salt before serving.
Storage Tips
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Recipe FAQs
Adjust the maple syrup to your taste, or add a handful of dairy-free chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
Yes, almond flour can be used for a nuttier flavour, or all-purpose gluten-free flour for a different texture.
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Maple Tahini Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup tahini it should be smooth and runny
- 1/3-1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- optional
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon maca powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F.
- In a large bowl, combine maple syrup, tahini and vanilla extract in a bowl. Whisk to combine until smooth.
- Sift in oat flour, baking powder and cinnamon if using and use a spatula to mix.
- Mix until a dough forms. It should be moist, not sticky, and easily rollable.
- Roll golf ball sized balls of dough and press down into cookie shapes for a softer result.
- Bake for approximately 10 min, keeping in mind the cookies will firm up after baking.
Notes
- Make sure you use smooth, runny tahini. This ensures the dough comes together easily and the cookies have a consistent texture.
- The cookies may appear underdone at 10 minutes, but they will firm up as they cool, resulting in a soft, chewy texture.
- Measure the ingredients accurately. Especially the oat flour, to maintain the right dough consistency.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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