Nut-Filled Finikia (Greek Honey Cookies) Recipe

Name: Nut-Filled Finikia (Greek Honey Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pounds Butter; 1 whole Egg Yolk; 1/2 cups Milk; 3 cups Flour; 2 teaspoons Baking Powder; FOR THE FILLING:; 1 cup Chopped Walnuts; 2 Tablespoons Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon; FOR THE SYRUP:; 1-1/2 cup Water; 1 cup Sugar; 2/3 cups Honey; 1/3 cups Lemon Juice; FOR ROLLING THE COOKIES:; 1-1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts

Servings: persons

1/2 pounds Butter
1 whole Egg Yolk
1/2 cups Milk
3 cups Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
FOR THE FILLING:
1 cup Chopped Walnuts
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
FOR THE SYRUP:
1-1/2 cup Water
1 cup Sugar
2/3 cups Honey
1/3 cups Lemon Juice
FOR ROLLING THE COOKIES:
1-1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts

1
Melt butter. Add egg yolk and milk. Stir. Sift flour with baking powder and add a little at a time to the milk mixture. Knead into a firm ball.
2
Prepare the filling. Mix chopped nuts, sugar and cinnamon. Take a small amount of dough, about a 1-inch ball, and flatten to a 2 to 2 1/2 inch round. Place 1 teaspoon of the nut filling in the center. Fold over and seal well.
3
Bake at 350u00b0F for 30 minutes.
4
While the cookies are baking, prepare the syrup. Combine water, sugar, honey and lemon juice together in a medium-sized saucepan. Whisk together and let boil over medium high heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently.
5
Dip the baked finikia into the hot syrup and then roll in the remaining nuts.

1505

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

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: 1/2 pounds Butter, 1 whole Egg Yolk, 1/2 cups Milk, 3 cups Flour, and more.

Yes, Nut-Filled Finikia (Greek 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.

Nut-Filled Finikia (Greek Honey Cookies)

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