Benne Cookieswafers Recipes

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BENNE WAFERS

Since I live in the South people refer to these cookies as Benne Wafers, they are actually Sesame Seed Cookies. Toasting benne (sesame) seeds develops their flavor and also gives these cookies a slightly crunchy texture.

Provided by Holly

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8



Benne Wafers image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place the benne (sesame) seeds on an ungreased baking sheet and toast for 10 to 12 minutes, until light brown. Watch closes so that they don 't burn.
  • In a large bowl mix the brown sugar, melted butter or margarine, egg, vanilla extract, flour, salt, baking powder and toasted sesame seeds together until combined.
  • Drop dough by 1/2 teaspoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 4 to 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 51.8 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

1 cup sesame seeds
¾ cup butter, melted
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder

BENNE WAFERS

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 wafers

Number Of Ingredients 9



Benne Wafers image

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream the butter for about 30 second, so that it is even softer. Add the sugar, vanilla, salt, baking soda and egg and beat until just combined. Add the flour and mix until smooth. Stir in the sesame seeds.
  • Drop the dough by tablespoonful onto the baking sheets, making sure to leave at least an inch between the wafers for spreading. Spray your hands or a spatula with nonstick spray and press the cookies down to keep them from doming.
  • Bake until golden brown and starting to crisp on the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow the wafers to cool for 1 minute on the baking sheets, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup toasted sesame seeds
Nonstick cooking spray, for your hands

THE BEST BENNE WAFERS

"Benne" means sesame seeds, and these are deliciously crispy little cookies. I made these recently for a friend-of-the-family who celebrates Kwanzaa, and he loved them. They originate in Africa, but have become a tradition in the deep south of the United States. They are also the only Kwanzaa cookie type I could find; as an added bonus (although the ingredients sound REALLY weird), they're delicious!

Provided by hannahactually

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 17m

Yield 36 cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



The Best Benne Wafers image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • If your sesame seeds are not toasted, place them on an ungreased baking sheet and toast for 10-12 minutes or until they turn light brown.
  • They may burn easily, so watch closely to prevent this from happening.
  • Mix the brown sugar, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, flour, salt, baking powder, and toasted sesame seeds together until well combined in a large mixing bowl.
  • Drop cookie dough by half-teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Make sure that at least 2 inches separate them; they spread A LOT.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for about 5-6 minutes or until edges become light brown. They will appear a little puffy when you take them out.
  • Let them sit for 2-3 minutes.
  • They should be pretty flat.
  • Remove them to a wire rack and allow to cool (be careful--they're pretty crispy and crunchy!).
  • Store cooled cookies in an air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.6, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 57.5, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 8.9, Protein 1.3

1 cup sesame seeds, toasted
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

BENNE COOKIES

I got this recipe from my Aunt Sue, a great cookie baker. Be sure not to make them too big or too close together or you'll end up with one big cookie.

Provided by BECKE

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 7



Benne Cookies image

Steps:

  • Cream together the butter and the brown sugar. Beat in the eggs. Sift together the baking powder and the flour and mix in. Stir in the sesame seeds and vanilla.
  • Drop by teaspoon on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for about 25 - 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 32.1 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

¾ cup butter
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

BENNE COOKIES/WAFERS

Benne cakes are a food from West Africa introduced to the Lowcountry area by slaves. "Benne" means sesame seeds. The sesame seeds are eaten for good luck.

Provided by Porfavorcorona

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 7 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7



Benne Cookies/Wafers image

Steps:

  • Optional: Add just a "jot" of sesame oil to the butter and sugar while creaming the mixture.
  • Cream butter and sugar together.
  • Then add eggs and mix.
  • Then add flour and mix.
  • Then add sesame seeds and mix.
  • Then add vanilla and mix.
  • Then add baking powder and mix.
  • Drop with a teaspoon onto a well-greased cookie pan, far enough apart to allow spreading while baking.
  • (They will be thin when cooked).
  • Bake in a 325 degree F oven for 7 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.4, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 112.7, Sodium 193.2, Carbohydrate 69, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 45.7, Protein 6.6

3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

BENNE CAKES (SESAME COOKIES)

I have adjusted the flour amount due to the review stating that they flattened out. Benne cakes are a food from West Africa. Benne means sesame seeds. The sesame seeds are eaten for good luck. I am posting this recipe as a effort to broaden my recipes to include different foods from different regions of the world. Hope you will all enjoy these.

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9



Benne Cakes (Sesame Cookies) image

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Lightly spray cookie sheet with oil.
  • Mix together the brown sugar and butter, and beat until they are creamy.
  • Stir in the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
  • Add flour, baking powder, salt, and sesame seeds.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoons onto the cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges are browned.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1540.2, Fat 81.6, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 166.8, Sodium 636.9, Carbohydrate 185.4, Fiber 17.9, Sugar 106.4, Protein 29.5

1 cup brown sugar, finely packed
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup toasted sesame seeds

BENNE SEED WAFERS

Sesame seeds, called benne seeds in the South, were brought to this country from Africa.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 32

Number Of Ingredients 7



Benne Seed Wafers image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, beat together 2 eggs and oil until frothy. In another bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, and sesame seeds. Mix into egg mixture. Add extra flour if needed to make a stiff dough; it shouldn't be sticky.
  • Roll out dough on a lightly floured board as thinly as possible. Using a 3-inch-round biscuit cutter, cut into circles. Arrange on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water to make egg wash. Brush wafers lightly with egg wash. Poke holes all over crackers with a fork, making sure the holes go all the way through.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, or until brown around edges. Turn over, and bake until golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes. Let cool; store in an airtight container.

3 large eggs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 large pinch sugar
3/4 cup unhulled sesame seeds, toasted

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