Honey Sesame Snaps
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these crunchy and irresistible Honey Sesame Snaps—a homemade twist on a classic treat that’s as simple as it is delightful! Packed with nutty toasted sesame seeds and bound together with a golden honey-sugar syrup, these delights offer a perfectly crisp texture that shatters with every bite. Made using just a handful of pantry staples—including a hint of butter for richness and optional vanilla for depth—this quick recipe comes together in under 20 minutes. Whether enjoyed as an on-the-go snack or paired with tea for a sophisticated treat, these sesame snaps strike the ideal balance of sweet and savory. Plus, they’re easy to store, making them a perfect addition to your lunchbox or dessert stash. Discover how to make these classic honey sesame treats right in your own kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams sesame seeds
- 120 ml honey
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 10 grams butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until golden and fragrant, stirring continuously to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the honey, sugar, butter, and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to bubble.
Insert a candy thermometer into the saucepan and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 150°C (302°F), the hard crack stage. Remove from heat immediately.
Quickly stir in the toasted sesame seeds and vanilla extract (if using). Mix until all the seeds are well-coated with the syrup.
Working quickly, pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a greased rolling pin or an oiled spatula to spread it out into an even, thin layer.
Allow the sheet to cool for about 5–10 minutes, just until it starts to set but is still pliable. Use a sharp knife to score the mixture into squares or rectangles of your desired size.
Let the sesame snaps cool completely until fully hardened. Once set, break along the score lines into individual pieces.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Enjoy as a crunchy, sweet treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2098 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.7 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.7 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 51.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 293 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 223.6 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.7 g | ||
| Protein | 41.5 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 812 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
