Sesame Honey Candy
📜 Collection: Unknown Seven | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic homemade confection made with toasted sesame seeds, grated coconut, and butter bound together with honey and vanilla. Easy to prepare on the stovetop and chill into sweet, bite-sized candy balls.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 5 mins | 30 mins | 3 dozen |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large frying pan
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Candy Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | Butter | 1/2 stick |
| 1/2 cup | Sesame seeds | None |
| 1 cup | Coconut | grated |
| 1/2 tsp | Vanilla | None |
| 1/4 cup | Honey | None |
Instructions
Cooking the Mixture
- In a big frying pan over low heat, melt 1/4 cup butter.
- Stir in 1/2 cup sesame seeds and 1 cup grated coconut.
- Stir the mixture continuously over low heat for 5 minutes until warm and lightly combined.
Flavoring & Chilling
- Take the pan off the stove.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 cup honey.
- Stir until the honey is fully mixed in.
- Place the candy mixture in a cold place until it becomes stiff enough to shape into balls.
- Shape into 3 dozen small balls and store in the refrigerator.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Keep the shaped candy balls stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator so they retain their firm texture.
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