Benne Wafers

Name: Benne Wafers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 cup sesame seeds; 1.5 cups packed brown sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 0.75 cup butter, melted; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon baking powder

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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.

Submitted by Holly

Updated on September 8, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

72

Yield:

6 dozen

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Original recipe (1X) yields 72 servings

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

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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.
Mix together brown sugar, flour, toasted sesame seeds, melted butter, egg, vanilla, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl until combined.
Drop dough by 1/2 teaspoonfuls, 1 1/2 inches apart, onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
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.
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to bake remaining batches.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

53	Calories
3g	Fat
6g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 72
Calories 53
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 25mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Protein 1g	1%
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 19mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Benne Wafers

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