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For a super Southern spin, try our recipe for thumbprints rolled in benne seeds.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
Our not-too-sweet shortbread spiral cookie is made from two doughs, one flavored with chocolate and one flavored with the nutty, buttery benne seeds.
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Omar Tate,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2024
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
Our not-too-sweet shortbread spiral cookie is made from two doughs, one flavored with chocolate and one flavored with the nutty, buttery benne seeds.
—
Omar Tate,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2024
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“Benne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/benne. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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