Name: Tahini Cookies
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Yield: Makes 15 cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts; 1/3 cup powdered sugar; 1/3 cup tahini; 1/4 cup room temperature unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons demerara sugar

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Tahini CookiesChristina Holmes

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