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Benne Seed Wafers

Small crunchy cookies with toasted sesame seeds
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Anytime, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Lowcountry
Servings 60
Calories 48 kcal

Equipment

  • mixer
  • skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper or silicone baking mat

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup sesame seeds
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, toast the sesame seeds for 3-5 minutes on medium heat, stirring often until lightly brown. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the sugar and cream together.
  • Stir in the eggs, vanilla, and sesame seeds.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to the butter mixture and beat until well mixed. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Roll the dough into 1/2-inch balls. Press flat with a rolling pin or hand. Place on a cooking sheet covered with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

Notes

Source

Here is a source for buying sesame seeds in bulk. 

Yield

This recipe makes about sixty 1 1/2-inch cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 49mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 52IUCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.4mg
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