Benne Seed Raisin Bars

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   In a large bowl with an electric mixer cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add tahini and beat until combined well.

4. 4

   Beat in egg, vanilla, and salt.

5. 5

   Add flour and beat batter until just combined.

6. 6

   Beat in raisins and benne seeds.

7. 7

   Spread batter evenly in a buttered jelly-roll pan, 15 1/2 by 10 1/2 by 1 inch, and bake in middle of oven until a tester comes out clean, about 16 to 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Let cool in pan on a rack and cut into 36 bars.

9. 9

   Bars may be made 3 days in advance and kept in an airtight container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.