Benne Brittle

By tjm01

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups benne (sesame) seeds
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Cook benne seeds in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring often, 8 minutes or until seeds begin to turn brown. Remove from skillet.
Cook sugar and 2 Tbsp. water in skillet over low heat, stirring constantly, 10 minutes or until sugar is melted.
Quickly stir in benne seeds and vanilla. Pour onto a well-buttered baking sheet. Quickly spread to 1/8" thickness, using a metal spatula. Cool completely (20 minutes). Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.