Sesame Nut Chews

from Kathy at YAAPS, by way of Brenda.

1/2 cup honey
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup finely chopped nuts (can use several kinds here)
1/2 cup sesame seeds
oil to grease pan
pinch of salt

Lightly grease 8 x 8 inch square baking pan (can use metal, but it’s easier to handle in a glass pan).

Toast nuts and sesame seeds over medium heat in a medium saucepan until everything starts turning darker and smells nutty.

In a medium saucepan, bring honey to a boil. Reduce heat until it is *just* boiling and cook, stirring frequently, until honey becomes thick and bubbles turn a deep amber color, about 6 or 7 minutes. For a more brittle-like chew, boil honey for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt. Slowly add nuts and seeds.

Quickly spread the nut mixture over the bottom of the baking dish. Smooth and flatten with a rubber spatula and let cool for about 5 minutes, or until just set. Cut into squares with a lightly oiled knife, and let mixture cool completely for 2 hours. (mine – not necessary to wait – these are yummy while still warm, too hard for me to wait)

Makes around 16 pieces