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Benne Brittle

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Mar 6, 2014
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An easy candy recipe such as this makes for an easy dessert -sweet and crunchy sesame brittle is sure to please a crowd!

Benne Brittle

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 24
  • Ingredients 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups benne (sesame) seed
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Generously grease 15x10-inch pan with sides with butter.
  • Step 
    2
    In ungreased heavy skillet, cook benne seed over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
  • Step 
    3
    In same skillet, cook sugar and water over low heat 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar melts. Remove from heat; stir in benne seed and vanilla.
  • Step 
    4
    Pour into pan. Quickly spread to 1/8-inch thickness, using metal spatula. Cool completely, about 20 minutes. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition

110 Calories
3 1/2g Total Fat
1g Protein
19g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
110
Total Fat
3 1/2g
0%
Saturated Fat
1/2g
0%
Sodium
0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
19g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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