Lemon Tahini Cookies Recipes

LEMON-TAHINI COOKIES

Steps:

• Make the cookies: Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in the tahini. Beat in the eggs one at a time until combined, then beat in the vanilla. Reduce the mixer speed to low; beat in the flour mixture in two batches, alternating with the sour cream. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop heaping tablespoon-size balls of dough and arrange about 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared pans. Bake until the cookies are set around the edges but still soft in the centers, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes on the pans, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
• Make the glaze: Combine the confectioners' sugar, lemon zest, 3 tablespoons lemon juice and the salt in a medium bowl; whisk until smooth. (If the glaze is too stiff, add more lemon juice, 1 teaspoon at a time.) Drizzle on the cooled cookies. Let set about 10 minutes.

SIMPLE LEMON TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk tahini, lemon juice, and garlic together in a bowl; add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dressing reaches desired thickness.n

LEMON TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, water, garlic, salt, and pepper in a mini food processor or blender; process until pureed and smooth.
• If dressing is too thick, add 1 teaspoon water and blend to thin. Continue adding water by the teaspoon until you reach your desired consistency.

LEMON-TAHINI SLAW

Steps:

• Chop and smash the capers, lemon zest and half the scallions together into a coarse, wet paste. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and the scallion-caper mixture. Massage with your hands until the cabbage is slightly wilted.
• Prepare the dressing: In a liquid measuring cup, stir together the remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice, the tahini and mustard. Add water until thick but pourable (about 3 tablespoons depending on tahini brand). Season to taste with salt and pepper and another teaspoon of mustard for more kick, if desired.
• Add the snap peas, radishes and remaining scallions to the cabbage, then stir in enough dressing to lightly coat. (Leftover dressing will keep for up to a week; thin with water as needed.) Season slaw to taste with salt and pepper.