Finikia (Semolina Honey Cookies) Recipe

Name: Finikia (Semolina Honey Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 125 grams butter; 1/2 cup sugar, superfine; 1 each oranges grated rind only; 1/2 cup corn oil or peanut oil; 2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 cups durum semolina flour fine, (farina); 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground; 1 pinch cloves ground; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 x sesame seeds or chopped walnuts; 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup honey; 1 piece cinnamon bark; 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

125 grams butter
1/2 cup sugar, superfine
1 each oranges grated rind only
1/2 cup corn oil or peanut oil
2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups durum semolina flour fine, (farina)
1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1 pinch cloves ground
1/2 cup orange juice
1 x sesame seeds or chopped walnuts
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 piece cinnamon bark
2 teaspoons lemon juice

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Cream butter, sugar and orange rind until light and fluffy.
3
Gradually add oil and continue to beat on high speed until mixture thickens to whipped cream consistency.
4
Sift flour and baking powder twice and combine with semolina and spices.
5
Gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice.
6
When combined knead with hand to form a firm dough.
7
Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into ovals, place on ungreased baking sheets and pinch ends to form torpedo shape.
8
Bake in a moderate oven for 25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
9
Cool on baking sheets.
10
In a pan stir water and sugar over heat until sugar dissolves.
11
Add honey, cinnamon bark and lemon juice and bring to the boil.
12
Boil over medium heat for 10 minutes and remove cinnamon.
13
While syrup is boiling, dip cookies in 3 at a time, turn over in syrup, then remove to a rack placed over a dish.
14
Repeat with number required for serving.
15
Store remainder in a sealed container for later dipping.
16
Sprinkle dipped cookies with sesame seeds or chopped walnuts and serve.

1472

kcal

Calories

Fat

230

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 125 grams butter, 1/2 cup sugar, superfine, 1 each oranges grated rind only, 1/2 cup corn oil or peanut oil, and more.

Yes, Finikia (Semolina Honey Cookies) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Finikia (Semolina Honey Cookies)

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