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Sesame Seed Brittle

Updated Mar 11, 2014
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Check out these crunchy sesame brittles that are a great addition to your dessert table!

Sesame Seed Brittle

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 55 min
  • Servings 48
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sesame seed
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Sprinkle sesame seed in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown. Remove from heat.
  • Step 
    2
    Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. In 2-quart microwavable bowl, stir together sugar, corn syrup and salt. Microwave uncovered on High 4 minutes or until bubbling. Stir in butter and toasted sesame seed. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, stirring every minute, until golden brown.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam). Immediately pour mixture into pan; spread with lightly greased spatula to 1/4-inch thickness. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Break into 1 1/2-inch pieces.

Nutrition

50 Calories
2 1/2g Total Fat
0g Protein
8g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
50
Total Fat
2 1/2g
0%
Saturated Fat
1/2g
0%
Sodium
50mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
8g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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