Benne (Sesame Seed) Cookies
Categories: African, Benne, Sesame Seeds, Cookies
1 cup of Benne (sesame) seeds
1 1/2 cup of brown sugar, packed
1 cup of all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of salt
3/4 cup of butter or margarine, melted
1 Egg biggsuperstore.com
1 teaspoon of vanilla |
Instructions:
Known as sesame seeds in most of the country, "benne" is the name southerners learned to call these seeds, which were brought from Africa by slaves. Toasting benne seeds develop their flavor and also gives these cookies a slightly crunchy texture. Heat oven to 375ºF. Toast benne seeds on ungreased baking sheet until light brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Watch closely so they don't burn. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Drop dough by 1/2 teaspoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 375ºF. until light brown, about 4-6 minutes. Cool about 2 minutes before removing from baking sheets to wire rack to cool completely. Store in tightly covered cookie tin when thoroughly cooled. Yield: about 6 dozen. Pat Thomas, retired food editor, Yakima WA Randy Shearer From Geminis MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini
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