Honey Sesame Cookies

Name: Honey Sesame Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups almond flour; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/3 cup honey; 1/3 cup tahini; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/3 cup sesame seeds

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by Lily Ernst on February 20, 2026

These honey sesame cookies are soft, nutty, and lightly crisp around the edges with a rich sesame flavor. Made with almond flour, tahini, and honey, they come together quickly and are naturally gluten-free. The sesame seeds add a delicate crunch, while the honey gives the cookies a warm sweetness that pairs perfectly with tea or coffee.

Honey sesame cookies stacked on a small white plate with hearts.

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Why you’ll love this recipe:

Naturally gluten-free: Almond flour keeps the cookies tender and soft without any regular wheat flour.
Deep nutty flavor: Tahini and sesame seeds create a rich, toasty taste that’s unique and delicious.
Quick and easy: The dough comes together in minutes with just a handful of ingredients.

If you are looking for more healthy cookie recipes, try my Almond Flour Thumbprint Cookies, Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies, and Almond Butter Banana Cookies.

Honey sesame cookies on a small white plate with a pink chiffon napkin.

Ingredients you’ll need:

Almond flour – Forms the base of the cookies and gives them a soft, chewy texture.
Baking soda – Helps the cookies rise slightly and keeps them light.
Honey – Sweetens the cookies naturally while adding moisture and a subtle floral flavor.
Tahini – Adds richness and enhances the sesame flavor while helping bind the dough.
Sesame seeds – Provide crunch and a toasted nutty finish.

How to make honey sesame cookies:

(The full written and printable recipe is further below.)

Step #1) In a medium bowl, toss together the almond flour and baking soda. Set aside.

Step #2) In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, honey, and vanilla.

Step #3) Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until everything is combined.

Step #4) Using a medium-sized cookie scoop, scoop the dough and roll it into balls. Then roll the balls into the sesame seeds.

Step #5) Place the dough 2″ apart onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Flatten the dough using the palm of your hand to 1/4″ thick.

Step #6) Bake for 350F for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.

🌟 Expert tips:

Use runny tahini: Well-stirred, smooth tahini blends more easily into the dough and helps create a softer, more uniform cookie texture. If your tahini is thick, give it a really good stir before measuring.
Use a cookie scoop: A cookie scoop keeps the cookies evenly sized so they bake at the same rate and gives them a more uniform, bakery-style look.
Flatten the cookies before baking: These cookies don’t spread a lot on their own, so gently pressing them down with your palm helps them bake evenly and gives them the perfect thickness.

Honey sesame cookies stacked on a small plate with the top one missing a bite.

Delicious variations:

Orange honey sesame cookies: Add a little orange zest to brighten the flavor.
Spiced version: Mix in a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom for a warm, aromatic twist.
Extra sesame flavor: Stir a small spoonful of sesame oil into the dough.
Sesame crunch cookies: Roll the dough balls in a mix of white and black sesame seeds for more texture and visual contrast.
Honey drizzle finish: Once cooled, drizzle a little warmed honey over the cookies for a bakery-style look and extra sweetness.

Storing & freezing instructions:

Store the baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. They also freeze well for up to 2 months.

If you’ve tried this Honey Sesame Cookie Recipe or any other recipe on my blog, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. Thanks for visiting!

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