Sesame Seed Toffee

Directions

1. 1
   Spread sesame seed on large baking sheet; toast in 350° oven until lightly golden, about 10 minutes, stirring often.
2. 2
   In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter or margarine; stir in corn syrup and sugar.
3. 3
   Cook and stir over high heat until candy thermometer reaches soft crack stage (290°).
4. 4
   Remove from heat and stir in sesame seed, vanilla and salt.
5. 5
   Immediately pour onto two buttered 15 x 10 x 1 1/2-inch jelly roll pans; spread out thinly.
6. 6
   Cool. Break into bite-size pieces.
7. 7
   Makes about 2 pounds.