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Honey-Sesame Bars





Yields
Makes 24 bars

Prep and Cook Time: about 50 minutes. Notes: To toast the sesame seeds, shake them often in an 8- to 10-inch frying pan over medium heat until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Promptly remove from pan. You can store these bars airtight for up to 2 days.

 3/4 cup vegetable oil
 1/2 cup sugar
 2 large eggs
 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup honey
 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
 1 cup all-purpose flour
 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
 1/4 teaspoon salt
 1 1/3 cups toasted sesame seeds (see notes)
 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Step 1
1

In a bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat oil, sugar, eggs, 1/3 cup honey, and 1 1/2 teaspoons orange peel until smooth and well blended.

Step 2
2

In another bowl, mix all-purpose and whole-wheat flours, baking powder, salt, and sesame seeds; stir or beat into oil mixture until well blended. Spread batter evenly in a lightly oiled 9- by 13-inch baking pan.

Step 3
3

Bake in a 375° oven until center springs back when lightly touched and top is richly browned, 18 to 20 minutes.

Step 4
4

Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix melted butter, remaining 1/2 cup honey, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel until smooth. With a wooden skewer, pierce warm baked bar at 1/2-inch intervals. Pour honey mixture evenly over the top.

Step 5
5

Let cool at least 10 minutes, then cut into 24 bars. Let cool completely.

Step 6
6

Note: Nutritional analysis is per bar.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 201Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%

Saturated Fat 2.4g12%
Cholesterol 22mg8%
Sodium 78mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Protein 2.6g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.