Meni-meniyong (Malinese sesame-honey sweet)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup Sesame seeds
• 1 cup Honey
• 4 Tblsp Butter, unsalted

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 450ºF. Spread the sesame seeds on a baking sheet and toast in the oven about 10-12 minutes. Remove and cool.
2. Heat the honey and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until it bubbles and darkens somewhat, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Stir the toasted sesame seeds into honey mixture. Spread the mass onto a buttered baking sheet to a thickness of about 1/4". Cool until it is just warm and cut into finger-sized pieces.
4. Return the cut pieces to the baking sheet, cool completely and serve.