Semolina Cookies (Sekerpare) Recipe

Name: Semolina Cookies (Sekerpare)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300g all-purpose flour; 100g semolina; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 1/2 tsp baking powder; 250g butter cold; 100g powder sugar; 1-2 eggs, depending on size + 1 egg white; 30 whole hazelnuts, unsalted; 1 egg yolk, scrambled; 1 pint water; 1lb sugar; juice of 1/2 lemon

Servings: persons

300g all-purpose flour
100g semolina
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
250g butter cold
100g powder sugar
1-2 eggs, depending on size + 1 egg white
30 whole hazelnuts, unsalted
1 egg yolk, scrambled
1 pint water
1lb sugar
juice of 1/2 lemon

1
Briefly preheat oven to 350.
2
Put all the dry dough ingredients in a large bowl and mix well to make sure the baking powder is well incorporated. Add the eggs and butter and mix into a ball with hands. Continue kneading on a cold surface by scraping dough the counter with palms of hands. Shape into walnut sized balls and place on a lightly greased baking tray with an lip. Place one hazelnut, pointy side up on top of each cookie. Brush the surface with egg yolk and place them in an oven for 25-30 minutes.
3
Once you put the cookies in the oven bring the water, sugar, and lemon juice to a boil in a pot. Reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes until all the sugar is dissolved. When the cookies are ready, remove them from the oven, and immediately pour the syrup over them. When the tops of the cookies are soft they are ready. Decorate with ground pistachios, coconut flake, or sprigs of fresh mint.
4
Serve at room temperature. Will keep for a few minutes outside of the refridgerator.

1331

kcal

Calories

Fat

198

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300g all-purpose flour, 100g semolina, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 1/2 tsp baking powder, and more.

Yes, Semolina Cookies (Sekerpare) 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.

Semolina Cookies (Sekerpare)

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