# What you'll need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1/2 cup tahini, well-stirred
06 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
10 - 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
11 - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, optional for topping
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, tahini, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy and smooth, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing well until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined without overmixing.
06 - Fold in the dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
