ANCIENT HONEY CAKES (RICE FLOUR COOKIES WITH NUTS OR POPPY SEEDS)

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In Ancient temples, they offered 'Honey Cakes' to the goddess. I Imagine that they were something like this! I adapted the rice flour for modern tastes, although you can try barley flour if you wish. Gluten-free! Sugar-free!

Provided by anniegreenjeans

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup honey
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups rice flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
2 teaspoons hemp seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Beat butter and honey together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; add eggs and mix well. Mix rice flour, baking powder, and cardamom into creamed butter mixture until dough is just mixed. Roll dough into small balls, about 1 heaping teaspoon each.
  • Pour hemp seeds into a bowl and press each dough ball into the seeds, coating half of each ball. Transfer dough balls to the baking sheet, gently pressing to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 51.3 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

BiIaI Khan
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These honey cakes are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. They're also a great way to use up leftover rice flour.


WHITE FOLKS
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I made these cookies for my friends and they all loved them. They said they were the best cookies they'd ever had.


Jesus Ms
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Grace George
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I've never made rice flour cookies before, but these were so easy to make and turned out so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Jb Jubayer
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These honey cakes are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're beautifully packaged and always a hit with friends and family.


Chester Cerbach
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I'm not a big fan of honey, but I still enjoyed these cookies. They were sweet, but not too sweet, and the nuts and poppy seeds added a nice flavor.


Lillian Varanakis
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.


Pamela W
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I love the addition of nuts and poppy seeds to these cookies. It gives them a nice crunch and flavor.


WhyBe OhFree
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These honey cakes are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


vivian Xi
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Metro Tmobile
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The honey cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Jessica Patterson
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these cookies were to make. They didn't require any special ingredients or equipment.


SK Milon Islam
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These honey cakes are so delicious! I love the crispy edges and the soft, chewy center.


Wu Di
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and nutty.


Repon Roy
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These honey cakes were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the combination of flavors.