Medenjaci (Croatian Honey Spice Cookies) Recipe

Name: Medenjaci (Croatian Honey Spice Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 cup demerara sugar; 3/4 cup honey; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 cups cake flour; 3/4 cup whole wheat flour; 3 eggs, lightly whisked; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 12 whole walnuts, divided into quarters

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
1 cup demerara sugar
3/4 cup honey
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups cake flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3 eggs, lightly whisked
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
12 whole walnuts, divided into quarters

1
Stir butter, sugar, and honey together in a large saucepan over low heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Cool for 10 minutes.
2
Mix all-purpose flour, cake flour, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger together in a bowl.
3
Beat flour mixture and eggs into cooled butter mixture until a smooth, soft dough forms. Cover the saucepan with aluminum foil and set in a cool place to ferment, 1 to 3 days.
4
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
5
Divide dough into long ropes about 2/3-inch in diameter. Cut ropes into 1 1/2-inch sections. Roll each piece of dough into a walnut-size ball. Place balls 1 1/2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Press a walnut piece halfway into the top of each cookie.
6
Bake cookies in the preheated oven until slightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes.

3436

kcal

Calories

250

Fat

263

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 1 cup demerara sugar, 3/4 cup honey, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Medenjaci (Croatian Honey Spice 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.

Medenjaci (Croatian Honey Spice Cookies)

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