From the lands of ancient Phoenicia, a civilization that thrived along the Mediterranean coast, comes a delectable treat that has captured the hearts and taste buds of generations - Phoenician honey cookies biscuits. These delightful morsels, steeped in history and tradition, are a testament to the culinary ingenuity of the Phoenicians. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a journey to create these delectable cookies is an adventure that promises both culinary delight and a glimpse into the rich tapestry of ancient Phoenician culture.
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PHOENICIAN HONEY COOKIES (BISCUITS)
Provided by Vefa Alexiadou
Categories Cookies Dessert Bake Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Condiment Honey Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 4045 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C/Gas Mark 6) and grease 2 cookie sheets (baking trays) with butter. Sift together the flour and salt into a large bowl and make a well in the center. Add the sugar, oil, lemon zest, and vanilla. Stir the baking soda into 5 tablespoons water in a bowl and pour into the well. Using a spoon, gradually incorporate the dry ingredients, then knead gently to a soft and pliable dough, adding a little more water if necessary. Break off small pieces of dough and roll into cylinders the size of your thumb, then press lightly to flatten. Put them onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced well apart, and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven. To make the syrup, put the sugar, honey, and 1 1/4 cups (300 ml / 1/2 pint) water into a pan and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat. Pour a mixture of equal parts olive and corn oil into a heavy pan to a depth of 3 inches (7.5 cm) and heat it to 375°F (190°C), or until a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds. Carefully drop batches of the cookies into the hot oil and fry for a few minutes, until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain well, and drop into the hot syrup. Let absorb syrup for 3-4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, transfer to a serving platter, and sprinkle with finely chopped walnuts.
HOPPIN' HONEY BISCUITS
Serve these warm honey biscuits sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar and have them ready in just 25 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°. Stir Bisquick, cinnamon and milk until soft dough forms; beat vigorously with spoon 30 seconds. Place dough on surface generously dusted with Bisquick; gently roll in Bisquick to coat. Shape into ball; knead 10 times.
- Roll or pat dough into 10x8-inch rectangle, 1/2 inch thick. Cut dough lengthwise into 1/2-inch strips. Fold each strip in half into U shape; twist curved end to form lower part of bunny, then twist middle to form upper part of bunny. Leave ends of each strip straight to form bunny's ears. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Make slight indentation in lower circle of dough to hold cream cheese. Stir together cream cheese, honey and walnuts. Spoon about 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture onto lower part of bunny for tail. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar over bunnies. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Biscuit, Sodium 340 mg
HONEY COOKIES
My mother-in-law gave me this recipe.
Provided by Becky
Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat eggs well. Dissolve baking soda with a little milk. Mix together the rest of the ingredients to make a soft dough.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. DO NOT OVER BAKE. Frost with your favorite icing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 46.9 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
HONEY BISCUITS (COOKIES)
This is my Mum's recipe for traditional Xmas biscuits. Usually given as presents. They are a 'Barossa Deutsch' recipe, which means they started as a German recipe, brought over with the settlers of South Australia's Barossa Valley, and have been adapted over the years. Makes a large quantity, but last for months in a sealed container.
Provided by auntchelle
Categories Dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 80-100 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a very large bowl thoroughly combine all ingredients except flour.
- Gradually stir in flour until you get a stiff mix that is neither dry nor sticky. Quantity of flour will vary every batch.
- Cover bowl with lid or plastic wrap and set aside overnight.
- Next day. Preheat oven to moderate (180 degrees Celsius). Now, either roll out and cut out shapes or roll into balls. Press halved, skinned almonds onto balls. Either way, allow enough room between biscuits for slight spreading.
- Baking time will vary depending on thickness of biscuit. The biscuit will have a nice golden colour when done and still be soft. Allow to set for a couple of minutes on tray before putting onto a wire rack to cool. A thin biscuit will be crisp whilst a 'ball' will be softer.
CHOCOLATE CHIP HONEY COOKIES
My grandmother would send a huge box of cookies and candies to us every Christmas when I was a child. She always included these cookies because they were my dad's favorite (mine too). I am allergic to walnuts so if I decide to add nuts I use almonds. Now my daughter and I enjoy making them together.
Provided by mommietotwo
Categories Desserts Cookies Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Beat shortening, honey, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract; beat until light and fluffy.
- Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl; stir into honey mixture until just incorporated and dough comes together. Fold chocolate chips and almonds into dough. Drop spoonfuls of the dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges just begin to brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 79.1 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
HONEY-PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
When my husband wants a treat, he requests these chewy peanut butter honey cookies. -Lucile Proctor, Panguitch, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, mix shortening, peanut butter and honey. Add eggs; mix well. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to peanut butter mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1- to 1-1/2-in. balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork dipped in flour. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CARAMELISED HONEY AND TAHINI COOKIES
Use up that jar of sesame paste in the back of your cupboard to bake these decadent honey and tahini biscuits. They're sweet, salty and totally addictive
Provided by Liberty Mendez
Categories Afternoon tea, Treat
Time 30m
Yield Makes 18
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring the honey to a boil in a small pan set over a medium-high heat. Boil for 5 mins until it has darkened and smells nutty - don't worry if it looks quite dark, this will add flavour. Whisk briefly, then remove from the heat and carefully whisk in the butter until melted. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and leave to cool.
- Tip both the sugars, tahini, egg and yolk into the bowl with the honey mix, then beat to combine. In a separate bowl, mix the flour and bicarb together, then gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until it comes together into a dough. Chill for 3 hrs, or overnight.
- Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line two baking trays with baking parchment. Roll the dough into 18 even balls (weigh for accuracy, if you like - they should be around 45g each), and arrange on the trays spaced 5cm apart. Gently press down with the back of a spoon to slightly flatten the tops, then sprinkle over the sea salt flakes and sesame seeds and bake for 10-12 mins.
- Tap the tray on a work surface to slightly flatten the cookies. Leave to cool on the trays for 10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Will keep in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- To make sure the cookies are evenly baked, make sure to rotate the baking sheet halfway through the baking time.
- If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a glass to roll out the dough.
- To make the cookies extra crispy, bake them for a few minutes longer than the recommended time.
- If you want to add a little extra flavor to the cookies, you can sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar before baking.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Conclusion:
Phoenician Honey Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their crispy texture and sweet honey flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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