Things You'll Need:
- 1/2 tsp. of baking powder
- Cookie sheet
- 1/2 tsp. of fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup of toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup of butter or margarine
- 1/4 tsp. of salt
- 1/2 cup of all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. of real vanilla extract
- 1 cup of brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 large egg
- A small amount of oil to grease cookie sheet
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Step 1
Prepare your oven by pre-heating it to 325 degrees F, and then grease a cookie sheet lightly. You can use a heavy Crisco cream, vegetable oil or a lighter cooking spray made for baking.
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Step 2
Pour the sesame seeds into an ungreased skillet and toast them for about 10 to 15 minutes, shaking them occasionally so they do not burn. They should be lightly brown and smell fragrant. Set aside to cool before using in this recipe.
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Step 3
Combine the brown sugar and the butter and whip until the mixture has become creamy.
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Step 4
Add the egg, lemon juice and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture and stir until incorporated. Next, fold in the sesame seeds, flour, salt and baking powder.
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Step 5
Use a small melon scoop to make uniformly sized cakes, then drop the dough onto the greased cookie sheet, at least 2 inches apart.
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Step 6
Bake the cakes for about 15 minutes until the edges have browned and then remove from oven. Let cool slightly before serving.
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Step 7
Find other holiday related recipes in "The Story of Kwanzaa" by Donna L. Washington. This family friendly book is a great guide to the meaning of Kwanzaa and way the holiday can be celebrated (see Resources below).
