10. Tahini Sugar Cookie Trees
Soft sugar cookies with nutty tahini and festive toppings — a middle eastern twist on the classic cut-out.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Buttery and soft with unique depth
- Tree shape = instant holiday vibes
- Fun to decorate with pomegranate and pistachios
- Easy to make ahead
Equipment You’ll Need
- Mixing bowl
- Cookie cutters (trees or stars)
- Baking sheets
Ingredient Notes
Use runny tahini for smooth dough. Sub pomegranate arils with dried cranberries if needed.
Serving Suggestions
Display on a white tray for contrast. Add to cookie boards for color.
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips
Dough can be chilled overnight. Baked cookies last 4–5 days.
Recipe
Yield: ~24 cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup tahini
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Toppings:
- Pomegranate arils
- Chopped pistachios
- Optional: white glaze (powdered sugar + milk)
Instructions
- Cream butter, tahini, and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt. Chill dough 30 mins.
- Roll and cut into tree shapes.
- Bake at 350°F for 9–11 minutes. Cool.
- Decorate with glaze, arils, and pistachios.