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Tahini Swirl Brownies

Rich and fudgy brownies swirled with earthy tahini for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup tahini Ground sesame seed paste.
  • 1 cup sugar Granulated sugar.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Packed brown sugar.
  • 4 large eggs Large eggs at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract.
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour All-purpose flour.
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder Unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Baking powder for leavening.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Salt to enhance flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine tahini, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  4. In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to ensure they are well mixed.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  6. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Drop dollops of tahini on top and swirl gently with a knife.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out slightly sticky.
  2. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before slicing into squares and serving.

Notes

For substitutions, use almond flour or gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version, and maple syrup instead of sugar for a natural sweetness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a week.