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Tahini Brownies

These gooey, fudgy tahini brownies are rich, flavorful and decadent. The swirls of tahini and chocolate makes them extra special and delicious!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Baking, Brownies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 201kcal
Author: Natalie

Ingredients

  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • cup tahini room temperature, divided
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup Dutch processed cocoa
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar light or dark, packed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

  • With the oven rack in the middle position, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 x 8 inch square pan with enough parchment paper to create an overhang of at least two inches on two sides.
  • Melt the butter and semisweet chocolate together in a bowl in the microwave. Microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring in between until melted. Set aside to cool.
  • In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup of the tahini and the powdered sugar. Set aside.
  • Sift together the flour, cocoa, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, briskly whisk together the eggs and sugars for about a minute or until mixture becomes pale and creamy. Whisk in the vanilla, followed by the remaining 2 tablespoons of tahini and the reserved butter/melted chocolate mixture. Use a wooden spoon or a spatula to gently stir in the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined then pour into the prepared pan.
  • Use a teaspoon to drizzle the prepared tahini-powdered sugar mixture overtop. To do so, scoop some of the mixture onto your spoon and drizzle it in swirls over the top of the mixture. Next, use a toothpick or the tip of a knife to gently make swirls in the batter. Do just a few swirls in each section as you make your way across the mixture. Be careful not to over-swirl or you won't get the cool marbled look. 
  • Bake 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs when inserted in the middle of the brownies. Do not wait until it comes out with no crumbs. 
  • Cool in the pan for at least 2 hours at room temperature or 1 hour in the fridge. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg