Tahini Cookies

These healthy cookies are not only delicious but make a great grab and go breakfast or snack
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 234 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats organic
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightlygrease it.
    Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, and chopped dried cranberries. Mix them well together.
    Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the tahini, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined.
    Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredient mixture. Stir until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated and a dough forms. If the dough seems too dry, you can add a little more tahini or honey.
    Form Cookies: Scoop 1/8 of dough and roll it into a ball. Place on the prepared bakingsheet. Flatten slightly with your hand or bottom of a glass. Space the cookies about 2 inches apart.
    Bake: 10-12 minutes,or until they are golden brown around the edges.
    Cool: Cool on wire rack for a few minutes.  Enjoy!
    Store:  Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Notes

Variations:  Substitute pepitas for some or all of the sunflower seeds. Substitute dark chocolate chips or dried cherries for some or all of the dried cranberries