Easy Tahini Cardamom Cookies (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
- Total Time25 minutes
- Yield12 cookies 1x
- DietVegan
These healthy tahini cardamom cookies are vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and full of cozy spiced flavor. Easy to make and so satisfying!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (80g) gluten-free flour
- 1/2 cup (50g) ground almonds
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4–1/2 tsp cardamom
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup (4 tbsp) tahini
- 1/4 cup (4 tbsp) maple syrup
- Sesame seeds, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, ground almonds, cinnamon, cardamom, baking powder, and salt.
- Add tahini and maple syrup. Stir until a dough forms.
- Roll into 10–12 balls, place on baking sheet, and press into flat discs.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely before enjoying.
Notes
- Use runny tahini for best texture.
- Flatten more for crispier cookies.
- Cardamom flavor is strong adjust to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg