These bite-sized buttery candy chews are a perfect edible gift for sesame lovers. Stirring the sesame seeds into the candy rounds provides a dramatic visual.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | about 16 servings |
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment, then brush with oil.
- Cook the sugar, lemon juice and salt in a skillet over medium-high heat, swirling the pan but not stirring, until dark amber, about 7 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the butter and sesame seeds.
- Using an oiled spoon, scoop and spread the sesame mixture into rounds on the prepared baking sheet. Let cool.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 16 servings |
| Calories | 140 |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 13 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 2 mg |
| Sodium | 38 mg |