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Greek Sesame Cookies - Pasteli
Try this lovely delicate sesame bars for your holiday table and enjoy them with a hot chocolate or cup of freshly brewed coffee.
Servings 15 -18 bars
Ingredients
- 2 cup sesame seeds
- 1 cup honey
First Flavor
- 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
Second Flavor
- 1/2 cup crystallized ginger, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
Instructions
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Toast the sesame seeds in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes. Or place in a frying pan and toast on medium heat until golden.
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Combine the toasted seeds with the honey in a heavy saucepan and bring slowly to 280 F (light crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
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This takes around 10 minutes and the mixture should be golden brown. Be careful not to burn.
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Optional: Add the flavor of your choice and stir gently, keeping a few pieces topping.
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Pour the mixture onto a large silpat or buttered pan.
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Flatten with a wooden spoon to 1/4- 1/2 -inch thickness.
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Cut into bars with a sharp knife about 2x4 inches and allow to cool.
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Wrap individually or store in wax paper..
Recipe Notes
The flavors are optional. Continue with the recipe with the honey and seeds for a traditional cookie.