Recipe: Old South Benne Seed Cookies (using sesame seeds)

OLD SOUTH BENNE SEED COOKIES

1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, room temperature
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup self-rising flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with foil.

In large mixing bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, egg, flour and vanilla. Beat until well mixed. Stir in toasted sesame seeds.

Drop dough on prepared baking sheets, using 1/2 teaspoon for each cookie. Space 2 inches apart.

Bake 8-10 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Remove from sheets immediately and cool on racks.

Source: The Dessert Show #DS3245