Be the first to This sesame seed cookie originates in Africa. Sesame seeds are considered good luck and this is a favorite treat at the Kwanzaa celebration.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- Oil to grease cookie sheet
- 1 cup finely packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup toasted sesame seeds
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly oil a cookie sheet.
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.
Recipe Source: The Story of Kwanzaa by Donna L. Washington (HarperTrophy)
Reprinted with permission.
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.
Recipe Source: The Story of Kwanzaa by Donna L. Washington (HarperTrophy)
Reprinted with permission.
