Sesame Candy (No Honey)
Looking for a simple candy that is guilt free and doesn’t even need a thermometer or stirring on the stove? Here’s your answer!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling time 1 hour
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 30 bars
Calories 119 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sorghum molasses
- 1/4 tsp salt ~more if using unsalted peanut butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup organic sugar
- 2 cups sesame seeds hulled
- 3/4 cup shredded coconut ~unsweetened
Instructions
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PREHEAT oven to 350F.
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MIX peanut butter, sorghum molasses, salt and vanilla.
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ADD sugar and gently mix. (Don't mix too long, or it will turn hard.)
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COVER 9×13 glass baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray with oil.
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PRESS firmly into pan with rubber spatula.
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SLICE into squares with oiled sharp knife.
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BAKE at 300F for 10 minutes.
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ROTATE pan and BAKE at 300F for another 10-15 minutes or until golden.
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COOL 30 minutes, before carefully removing squares from pan. They will still be a bit soft. They harden as they cool.
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COOL thoroughly on rack.
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Refrigerate OR freeze.
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Yield: 30 medium-sized squares
Nutrition Facts
Sesame Candy (No Honey)
Amount Per Serving (1 bar)
Calories 119
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 35mg2%
Potassium 137mg4%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 1IU0%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 99mg10%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.