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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 27, 2007
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Spread these rich and tasty gems with a yummy browned butter frosting.

Sesame Seed Drops

  • Prep Time 40 min
  • Total 1 hr 20 min
  • Servings 3
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/3 cup sesame seed
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Heat 1/2 cup butter and the sesame seed in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown (watch carefully so mixture does not burn); remove from heat. Remove 2 tablespoons sesame seed; drain. Reserve remaining sesame seed mixture for frosting.
  • Step 
    2
    Mix 2 tablespoons sesame seed, 1/2 cup softened butter, the granulated sugar, egg and water in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Step 
    3
    Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten to about 1/2-inch thickness with bottom of greased glass dipped in sugar.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake about 10 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Step 
    5
    Mix remaining ingredients and reserved sesame seed mixture until spreadable. Spread frosting on cookies.

Nutrition

140 Calories
6 g Total Fat
1 g Protein
21 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
140
Calories from Fat
55
Total Fat
6 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Cholesterol
20 mg
Sodium
65 mg
Potassium
20 mg
Total Carbohydrate
21 g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Protein
1 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 1 Fruit; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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