Benne Cheese Wafers

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Spread the sesame seeds on a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Bake them for five minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are toasted golden but not brown.

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   Transfer to a bowl and cool.

5. 5

   Using a wooden spoon, beat the butter and cheese together in a bowl until they are well blended.

6. 6

   Blend in the Worcestershire sauce.

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   In another bowl, stir together the flour, cayenne, mustard, salt and sesame seeds.

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   Gradually stir into the butter mixture to make a stiff dough, then knead to blend all the ingredients evenly.

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   Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll them into marble-sized balls.

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    Place them about an inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

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    Flatten with the tines of a fork in a crisscross pattern.

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    Bake them for 12 minutes, or until they are crisp but not brown.

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    Cool on racks.

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    Store in airtight container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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