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Benne Wafers
[Photograph: Alexandra Penfold]
This recipe is adapted from King Arthur Flour. Though traditional Benne Wafers tend to be crisp, this version still has a little bit of soft chewiness.
Benne Wafers
About This Recipe
| Yield: | 24 cookies |
| Active time: | 20 minutes |
| Total time: | 40 minutes |
| Special equipment: | electric mixer, parchment paper, wire racks, baking sheets |
| This recipe appears in: | American Classics: Benne Wafers |
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted
Procedures
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1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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2
In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, salt and baking soda. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
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3
Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg until just combined. Slowly add in flour mixture and mix until thoroughly combined. Stir in sesame seeds.
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4
Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets a couple of inches apart. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for a minute on the pan and then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
