Benne Candy

5 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

  1. 1
    Grease a
  2. 2
    with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, milk, vinegar and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 280° (soft-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in sesame seeds.
  3. 3
    Immediately pour onto prepared pan; spread into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Using a sharp knife, score warm candy into 1-1/2-in. squares (do not cut through). Cool completely; break into pieces along scored lines. Store in an airtight container.

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