Crunchy Sesame Candy

Brown sugar and honey make these Asian candies an irresistibly sweet gift,
especially when they're tucked into small, colorful boxes (sold in most
craft stores) or paper jewelry boxes.

1 cup sesame seeds (about 6 ounces)
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey

Generously coat two large sheets of waxed paper with cooking spray. In a
medium skillet, toast the sesame seeds over medium-low heat, stirring
often, until they're fragrant and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. In a small
saucepan, combine the brown sugar and honey. Cook over low heat, stirring
often, until the sugar is melted and the mixture is thick, about 5 minutes
(because melted sugar can get quite hot, this is a step best left to
parents). Add the sesame seeds to the sugar and stir well with a wooden
spoon. Place one sheet of the waxed paper on a work surface, greased-side
up. Scrape the mixture onto the paper and top it with the remaining sheet
of waxed paper, greased-side down. Using a rolling pin, roll the mixture
into a square about 1/4 inch thick (a great job for kids). Remove the top
sheet of paper and cut the candy into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife.
Let the candy cool completely. Break apart the pieces and store them in
an airtight container at room temperature until you're ready to package
them. Makes about twenty-four 1-inch squares.

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