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This Vintage South Carolina Treat Is One Of The Oldest Cookies In America

If there's one thing South Carolina's Lowcountry is known for, it's the abundance of comforting, mouthwateringly delicious cuisine. Not only does South Carolina have some of the best biscuits in the Southern U.S. , it's also famous for its incredible seafood offerings, like the ones at this must-try seafood restaurant . Within the Palmetto State's vibrant food scene, you'll also find one of America's oldest cookies. Benne wafers originated in the Lowcountry centuries ago.

Benne wafers are small, flat cookies speckled with sesame seeds. These simple cookies may seem like a humble underdog of a dessert, but you should definitely try one if you find yourself in Charleston, where they remain a regi

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