Benne (Sesame Seed) Cookies

1 c Benne (sesame) seeds
1 1/2 c Brown sugar, packed
1 c All-purpose flour
1/4 ts Baking powder
1/4 ts Salt
3/4 c Butter or margarine, melted
1 Egg
1 ts Vanilla

Heat oven to 375 degrees . Toast benne seeds on ungreased baking sheet until light brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Watch closely so they don't burn.

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Drop dough by 1/2 teaspoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees until light brown, about 4-6 minutes. Cool about 2 minutes before removing from baking sheets to wire rack to cool completely. Store in tightly covered cookie tin when thoroughly cooled.

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