Sesame bars, also known as sesame snaps or benne wafers, are a timeless classic loved by people of all ages. These delectable treats are characterized by their crispy, brittle texture, sweet caramel filling, and generous coating of sesame seeds, creating an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, crafting these delightful sesame bars at home is a rewarding experience that will surely impress your family and friends. Let's dive into some of the best recipes for creating delectable sesame bars that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
SESAME-PEANUT BARS
These healthy snack bars make a sweet portable treat for a child's lunchbox.
Provided by Molly Mitchell
Categories Breakfast Bake Vegetarian Kid-Friendly High Fiber Wheat/Gluten-Free Lunch Coconut Peanut Healthy Low Cholesterol Peanut Butter Bon Appétit Michigan snack snack week Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes about 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Butter an 8x8" glass baking dish; line with parchment paper, leaving a generous overhang on all sides. Mix 1 1/4 cups white and/or black sesame seeds, 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, 1/4 cup unsalted, roasted peanuts, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a large bowl. Mix 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract in a small bowl. Add to sesame seed mixture and mix well.
- Scrape mixture into prepared baking dish; press firmly into an even layer. Bake at 350°F until golden brown around the edges, 20-25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool until firm, 30-40 minutes. Lift out of baking dish (if it starts to crumble, let cool longer) and cut into 16 bars. Let cool completely.
- Do Ahead
- Bars can be made 3 days ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.
SESAME COCONUT BARS
These heavenly bars are inspired by a much heavier sweet that I used to make at the dawn of my cooking: Sesame Dream Bars, from "Diet for a Small Planet" by Frances Moore Lappé. Coarsely grind the sesame seeds by pulsing them a few times in a food processor. Do not overprocess or you'll get butter; some whole seeds are fine.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 18 to 20 squares
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the cookie base. Butter a 9-by-13-inch pan and line with parchment. Butter the parchment.
- Cream the butter with the salt and sugar. Add the sifted flour and blend together. Using your hands, press out the dough over the bottom of the parchment-lined pan in an even layer. Using a fork, make holes all over the surface of the dough (this is called docking). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bake the cookie base for 20 minutes, until it is just beginning to brown. Remove from the heat and cool for at least 5 minutes before topping.
- Sift together the flour and baking powder. Beat the eggs with an electric mixer or whisk until light and thick. Add the honey and vanilla and beat until well blended. Add the flour and baking powder and beat to blend. Add the coconut and sesame seeds and stir together. Spread in an even layer over the cookie base, scraping out every last bit with a rubber spatula. Place in the oven and bake 20 minutes, until the surface is just beginning to color. Remove from the heat and allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 159, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 50 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SESAME BARS
Delicious bars to serve with tea or as a light dessert!
Provided by sal
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch square pan.
- Stir sesame seeds into melted butter, and set aside to cool. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, sugar and vanilla into the butter mixture. Add dry ingredients and stir until well blended.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan, spread evenly. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool and cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 157.3 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
APRICOT SESAME ENERGY BARS
The sweetness of dried apricots pairs perfectly with the richness of sesame and hemp seeds in this nut-free, no-bake bar that makes a great breakfast or snack. With 8 grams of dietary fiber and 10 grams of protein per serving, it will satisfy a craving any time of day.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line an 8-inch square baking dish with aluminum foil leaving a 6-inch overhang on 2 opposite sides.
- Pulse the apricots in the bowl of a food processor until fine and crumbly. Add the wheat germ and hemp seeds and pulse until the mixture sticks together. Add the tahini and pulse until combined. Sprinkle in the sesame seeds and pulse just until evenly dispersed.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Using the foil overhang flaps, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the baking pan. Chill until set, about 2 hours. Lift the mixture out of the pan by the aluminum foil and invert onto a cutting board. Carefully peel off the aluminum foil and slice in half vertically and then into fourths horizontally making eight equal pieces. Wrap the bars individually in parchment paper and store for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 40 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 21 grams
SESAME BARS
Steps:
- Mix all dry ingredients together first, then add maple syrup, and stir till everything is well coated. The mixture will not stick together, but remain pretty loose. Then using a regular tablespoon (not a measuring spoon), I form a mounded up oval of the mix on a Teflon sheet. Place in the dehydrator at 100 degrees and they are done in an hour. If you don't have a dehydrator, place on a cookie sheet and allow to set out overnight. These are really yummy and they are nice and dry, not sticky. You could eliminate some of the ingredients and still have a good, healthy, snack food.
Tips:
- To ensure your sesame bars have a crispy texture, make sure you use fresh sesame seeds. Old or stale seeds will not give you the same result.
- If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can use the cold water test to check if the sugar syrup is ready. To do this, drop a small amount of the syrup into a bowl of cold water. If it forms a hard ball, the syrup is ready.
- Be careful not to overcook the sugar syrup, as it will become too hard and brittle. If the syrup starts to smoke, remove it from the heat immediately.
- When mixing the syrup with the sesame seeds, work quickly so that the syrup doesn't harden. If the syrup does start to harden, place it back on the heat for a few seconds to soften it.
- Press the sesame bar mixture firmly into the pan to ensure that it is evenly distributed and compact.
- Allow the sesame bars to cool completely before cutting them into pieces. This will help to prevent them from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Sesame bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of sesame bars that will be sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a sweet and crunchy snack, give sesame bars a try!
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