~ Benne Wafers

Modified from:
Allrecipes

Description:
Crispy black sesame wafers from South Carolina~

Ingredients:
1 1/2 C sesame seeds
1/2 C butter, melted
1/2 C brown sugar
1/2 C white sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 C flour
1/4 tsp baking powder

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 190 deg.
2. Place the benne (sesame) seeds on an ungreased baking sheet and toast for 10 to 12 minutes, until light brown. Watch closely to avoid burning.
3. In a large bowl mix the brown sugar, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, flour, salt, baking powder and toasted sesame seeds together until combined.
4. Drop dough by 1/2 tsp 1 1/2 inches apart onto a lightly greased baking sheet and flatten with a spoon.
5. Bake at 190 deg for 6 minutes, until light brown. Let cookies cool for about 2 minutes before removing from baking sheets to a wire rack to cool completely. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container.

Remarks:

These are really crispy, fragrant and addictive after being cooled down. Now I have a sorethroat because of them. I found that the oil and sugar were too much though. Should have tried the benne wafer recipe from Gourmet instead as it seems healthier compared this one. Try not to burn the cookies in the oven as burnt sesame seeds are bitter.