Ingredients for Sesame Cookies Benne Wafers
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- Brown Sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Almond Extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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How to Make Sesame Cookies Benne Wafers
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in 1 cup sesame seeds.
- Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade Charleston Sesame Benne Wafers!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
17g
Fat
6g
Carbs
2g
