Benne Wafers
Description
Since I live in the South people refer to these cookies as Benne Wafers, they are actually Sesame Seed Cookies. Toasting benne (sesame) seeds develops their flavor and also gives these cookies a slightly crunchy texture.
Ingredients
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1 cup sesame seeds
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1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup butter, melted
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Place sesame seeds on an ungreased baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until light brown. Watch closely so that they don't burn.
3
Mix together brown sugar, flour, toasted sesame seeds, melted butter, egg, vanilla, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl until combined.
4
Drop dough by 1/2 teaspoonfuls, 1 1/2 inches apart, onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
5
Bake in batches in the preheated oven for 4 to 6 minutes, until light brown. Let cookies cool briefly before removing from baking sheets to a wire rack to cool completely.
6
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to bake remaining batches.