Benne Wafers

I live in the South, where people refer to these sesame seed cookies as benne wafers. Toasting benne (sesame) seeds develops their flavor and gives these cookies a slightly crunchy texture. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 53 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup sesame seeds
• ¾ cup butter, melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to bake remaining batches.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Mix together brown sugar, flour, toasted sesame seeds, melted butter, egg, vanilla, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl until combined.

Step 5

Drop dough by 1/2 teaspoonfuls, 1 1/2 inches apart, onto a lightly greased baking sheet.

Step 6

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.