# Chickpea Sesame Shortbread

Buttery chickpea sesame shortbread combines tahini, sesame seeds, and sugar in a tender baked cookie bar, ready in about 40 minutes.

Source URL: https://quickdinner.org/recipes/6ab98f814f256f42e2b89588
Category: Desserts / Cookies
Cooking method: Oven
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Servings: 16

## Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup chickpea flour
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter
- 0.3333 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt

## Cooking instructions
1. Heat the oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang. (about 5 min) (325°F)
2. Beat the softened butter, sugar, tahini, and salt until smooth and creamy. (about 3 min)
3. Add the all-purpose flour and chickpea flour, mixing just until a soft dough forms. (about 3 min)
4. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Score it into 16 squares and sprinkle the sesame seeds over the surface, pressing them lightly into the dough. (about 4 min)
5. Bake until the edges and surface are lightly golden, about 22 to 25 minutes. (about 25 min) (325°F)
6. Cool completely in the pan, then lift out using the parchment and cut along the score marks. (about 30 min)

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