09/08/2010

Chocolate Tahini Crackers

Crackers with attitude yet so easy to eat…

These are all you would ever want in a cracker–thin, crunchy, crispy AND with a big personality. They’re the kind of snack you just want to fill a bucket with and grab one cracker after another until you’ve eaten all of them while sitting comfortably on your sofa, watching your favorite show, and possibly crying or laughing your emotions out.

Tahini, the wonderful sesame paste used to prepare hummus is great in desserts too. Used in many Middle Eastern sweets, it lends a nutty, slightly bitter taste similar to strong olive oil. So after you taste the chocolate in these crackers, you’re immediately hit by a delightfully acerb flavor that mildens the sweetness, sharpens the taste and makes you reach for more.

Chocolate Tahini Crackers Recipe

Makes about 30

1/2 stick butter, softened
1/4 cup tahini, stirred
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup agave syrup
2 eggs
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

In a large bowl, whisk the butter, tahini and salt. Add the agave and eggs and whisk agin until well combined. Incorporate the cocoa powder and stir some more. Finally work in the whole wheat flour and form a homogeneous ball of dough.

Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough into a thin layer, about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into small circles using a cookie cutter and poke holes in each cracker with a bamboo skewer or fork.

Place the crackers on the prepared baking sheet, about 1/2-inch apart. Bake until hard, about 17 minutes.

Posted in 30-minute recipes, Cookies and Crackers, Mediterranean Recipes, Refined Sugar-free
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17 Responses to “Chocolate Tahini Crackers”

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    ♥peachkins♥ — 09/08/2010 @ 11:24 pm

    I never thought of combining chocolate and Tahini. These crackers looks super delicious!

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    Katie@Cozydelicous — 09/09/2010 @ 1:33 am

    Wow, these look amazing. What an addictive litle snack! Yum!

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    Fimère — 09/09/2010 @ 1:49 am

    une belle combinaison entre chocolat et tahini
    ça doit être excellent, j'aime beaucoup cette idée
    bonne soirée

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    Reeni — 09/09/2010 @ 1:56 am

    These sound positively delightful! I'd love to snuggle up on the couch with my hands wrapped around a big old stack.

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    Bryan — 09/09/2010 @ 9:25 am

    My lord these look wonderful! I will be giving these a try soon!

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    Rachana — 09/09/2010 @ 1:20 pm

    These crackers look amazing. Yum.

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    Caffettiera — 09/09/2010 @ 4:10 pm

    I'm sold! Just one question: judging form the recipe I'd say I'd love to have them with tea, or coffee, but I usually think of crackers as something I'd eat with cheese. Which category do these little beauties belong to? Either way, or even both, I have to try them!

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    Nisrine Merzouki — 09/09/2010 @ 8:45 pm

    Caffettiera, I'd go for both cheese and coffee :-)

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    Dana — 09/10/2010 @ 6:16 pm

    Mmm, those look darling. I bet they're tasty too! They kind of remind me of the 'Nutella' I made for my Mister with tahini. Chocolate and tahini go together so well!

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    Eliana — 09/10/2010 @ 7:06 pm

    Hmmm – these sound outstanding. What an interesting flavor combination. can't wait to try them out for myself.

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog a couple of weeks ago. I am loving what I see here and can't wait to read some more :)

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    life in yonder — 09/14/2010 @ 5:50 pm

    This sounds delicious since I love Tahini and chocolate. Question: how many grams is a stick of butter (for the non-american cooker). Thanks!

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    Nisrine Merzouki — 09/15/2010 @ 1:14 am

    Life In Yonder, 1 stick of butter is about 112 grams. This recipe calls for half a stick so about 56 grams.

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    Victoria — 09/15/2010 @ 1:16 am

    Quelle belle idée d'incorporer du tahini dans une recette de biscuits! Avec la saveur du cacao, ce mélange doit être un vrai délice!
    Bonne soirée!

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    Cara — 09/22/2010 @ 3:45 pm

    Would this recipe work as gluten free? If so, what substitution would you recommend? Thanks :)

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    Nisrine Merzouki — 09/23/2010 @ 1:02 am

    Cara, I've never made these gluten-free but I'm planning to. I'm thinking about using brown rice flour. I think it'll work well for these.

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    Cherine — 11/30/2010 @ 8:28 am

    You know I've never tried chocolate and tahini but they all say it tastes so good.
    I should try those cookies, they look absolutely yummy!

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