Benne Cakes (sesame Cookies)

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 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

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 325°f.
• 2 lightly spray cookie sheet with oil.
• 3 mix together the brown sugar and butter, and beat until they are creamy.
• 4 stir in the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
• 5 add flour, baking powder, salt, and sesame seeds.
• 6 drop by rounded teaspoons onto the cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
• 7 bake for 15 minutes or until the edges are browned.
• 8 enjoy!