Benne (Sesame) Seed Cookies

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Makes: 24 servings

•	1 cup sesame seeds, divided
•	1/2 cup butter, softened
•	1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
•	1/4 cup granulated sugar
•	1 large egg, lightly beaten
•	1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•	1 3/4 cups White Lily® All Purpose Flour
•	1/2 teaspoon baking soda
•	1/4 teaspoon salt

1.	HEAT oven to 375ºF. Place sesame seeds in shallow pan; toast 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
2.	COMBINE butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in large bowl; beat with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
3.	COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Stir into sugar mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup sesame seeds.
4.	ROLL dough into tablespoon sized balls; roll balls in remaining sesame seeds. Place on cookie sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart. Flatten with the bottom of a glass or press with hands.
5.	BAKE 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.