1 c Benne (sesame) seeds

1 1/2 c Brown sugar, packed

1 c All-purpose flour

1/4 ts Baking powder

1/4 ts Salt

3/4 c Butter or margarine, melted

1 Egg

1 ts Vanilla

Known as sesame seeds in most of the country, "benne" is the name southerners learned to call these seeds, which were brought from Africa by slaves. Toasting benne seeds develop their flavor and also gives these cookies a slightly crunchy texture. Heat oven to 375

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