Ingredients

• 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Joyva Tahini
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup (approximately) Joyva Halvah (any variety), chopped

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees; line a 9” x 9” baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on all sides.
2. Using a hand or stand mixer beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides and add the tahini, egg and vanilla. Beat again until incorporated; scrape down the sides. Add the flour, baking soda and salt and beat once more.
3. Add half the chopped halvah and fold gently to incorporate. Pour into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with the remaining chopped halvah.
4. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in the pan on a wire rack, then use the parchment paper to transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 16 squares, then cut each square in half for a total of 32 bars.