Black-Tie Benne Slice 'N' Bakes

• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup white sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup cane syrup*
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup black sesame seeds
• Parchment paper

1. Beat first 7 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 to 3 minutes or until creamy.
2. Add flour; beat until blended. Divide dough into 4 portions, and shape each portion into an 8- x 2-inch log. Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill 1 hour.
3. Whisk together egg and 1 Tbsp. water. Unwrap logs, and brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle black sesame seeds over logs, pressing to adhere, and rewrap. Chill 30 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. Cut logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place 1 inch apart on 2 parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake 10 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned, switching pans halfway through. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks, and cool.
5. *Sorghum or honey may be substituted.

butter, sugar, white sesame seeds, tahini, cane syrup, kosher salt, vanilla, allpurpose, egg, black sesame seeds, paper

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/benne-slice-n-bakes (may not work)