Benne Wafers
Thin, crispy, and nutty, Benne or sesame wafers are a delicate tasty token of Southern hospitality and good luck. A little good luck never hurts anyone!
Adapted from What’s Cooking America’s Benne Wafer Cookie Recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 8 to 9 Minutes
- Total Time: 24 to 25 Minutes
Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt (kosher, table or sea)
6 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
1 large egg, at room temperature
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/3 to 1/2 cup white sesame seeds, toasted*
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees f. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, Silpat liner or grease.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
Using a standing or hand-held mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined. Add flour mixture and beat until evenly incorporated. Stir in the cooled sesame seeds.
Drop heaping teaspoonfuls of dough on to the prepared baking sheet, 2-1/2 inches apart. (Using a small ice cream scoop or melon baller helps ensure cookies are evenly portioned.). The dough will spread out into a thin pancake shape. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes, or until cookies bubble and the edges are golden brown.
Remove baking sheets from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the sheet for about 2 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Moving warm cookies will cause them to break apart. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
*Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Place sesame seeds on a baking sheet and bake for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden and fragrant. Watch closely to avoid burning.
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