Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil an 8-inch square pan with vegetable oil and set aside.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add the sesame seeds. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until light brown. Remove from the heat and add the brown sugar and stir until smooth.

Step 3

Next, stir in the egg. Stir together the flour and baking powder and stir into the brown sugar mixture.

Step 4

Stir in the vanilla.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and allow the pan to cool on a baking rack.

Step 6

When cool, remove the brownies from the pan and lightly dust the top with confectioners' (powdered) sugar.