Benne (Sesame) Seed Cookies
PREP TIME: 15 min
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COOK TIME: 10 min
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YIELD: 24 servings |
INGREDIENTS:
| 1 cup sesame seeds divided | 1 tsp. vanilla extract |
| 1/2 cup butter softened | 1 3/4 cups White Lily® Enriched Bleached All Purpose Flour |
| 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar | 1/2 tsp. baking soda |
| 1/4 cup granulated sugar | 1/4 tsp. salt |
| 1 large egg lightly beaten |
- 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® Enriched Bleached All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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PREPARATION DIRECTIONS:
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1.
HEAT oven to 375ºF. Place sesame seeds in shallow pan; toast 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
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2.
COMBINE butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in large bowl; beat with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
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3.
COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Stir into sugar mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup sesame seeds.
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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.
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5.
BAKE 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
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