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Creamy Brownies with Tahini Swirl

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Rich, fudgy brownies with a unique nutty tahini swirl that adds a creamy texture and sophisticated flavor. Perfect for potlucks, family treats, or any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 cup (80g) smooth tahini
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Sift the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder directly into the wet mixture. Gently fold with a rubber spatula just until combined; do not overmix.
  5. In a separate small bowl, mix tahini, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable but thick enough to hold shape.
  6. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out evenly. Drizzle half of the tahini mixture over the batter in thin lines or random blobs.
  7. Top with the remaining brownie batter and drizzle the rest of the tahini mixture over the top.
  8. Use a toothpick or skewer to create a swirl pattern by dragging it gently through the layers without overdoing it.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

If the tahini swirl starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover the pan with foil halfway through baking to prevent over-browning. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour. For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter and dairy-free cocoa powder. Cool brownies completely before slicing for best texture.

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