Benne Seed Wafers

• 1/2 cup sesame (benne) seeds
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Cook sesame seeds in a heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring often, 5 minutes or until toasted.
2. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Stir in sesame seeds, egg, and vanilla.
3. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; stir into butter mixture. Cover dough, and chill at least 1 hour.
4. Shape dough into 1/2-inch balls; place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Flatten to a 1/16-inch thickness with floured fingers or a flat-bottomed glass.
5. Bake at 325u0b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
6. Tip: Pressing dough into a teaspoon measuring spoon creates about a 1/2-inch ball.

sesame, butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/benne-seed-wafers (may not work)