SOETKOEKIES ( SPICY WINE COOKIES)

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Yum! Spices, sugar & wine all together in a cookie. Soetkoekies are of Dutch origin and have been a favourite South African biscuit-tin filler for many years. Posted for ZWT 2006 - South African region. From: The Cookie Tin

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup brown sugar
4 ounces chopped almonds
1/2 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup port wine or 1/4 cup sherry wine
1 egg white, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray or grease a cookie sheet.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, ground cloves, brown sugar, and almonds in a large bowl.
  • Add the butter and cut into the flour mixture.
  • Add the beaten eggs and red wine and mix dough together until it can be formed into a ball.
  • Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place on cookie sheets about 2" apart.
  • Brush each cookie gently with the egg white.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes - until golden brown. Remove to a rack to cool completely.

Huzifa Ahmed
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Overall, I highly recommend these cookies. They're delicious, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion. I give them a 5-star rating.


Davidson Fortune Elysee
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These cookies are a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen. They're easy to make and kids love helping to mix the ingredients together. It's a great way to spend time with your kids and make some delicious cookies at the same time.


Sunita Joshi
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These cookies are the perfect cookie to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. They're also great for snacking on. I love having a few of these cookies on hand for when I need a little something sweet.


Berhan Mola
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I love the way these cookies smell. The spices and wine give them a really warm and inviting aroma. It fills my house with a delicious smell that makes me want to bake all day long.


Miss Kali
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These cookies are the perfect gift. They're delicious, festive, and easy to make. I love giving them to my friends and family as gifts. They're always a hit.


Tingan Cyrus
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're not like any other cookie I've ever had before. The spices and wine give them a really interesting flavor that I can't get enough of.


Sue Mohlala
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover spices. I always have a bunch of spices leftover from holiday baking. These cookies are a great way to use them up and avoid waste.


Blessing Mabusela
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and colorful. They're the perfect cookie to serve at a party or potluck.


Harun Sayyed
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These cookies are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together. The cookies are always a hit with my family and friends.


Nd Mijan
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious. I love the way the spices and wine complement each other. They're sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.


Hossain Chowdhary
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I'm not a big fan of spicy cookies, but these cookies are an exception. The spices are perfectly balanced and the wine adds a nice sweetness. I could eat these cookies all day long.


Aletha Mitchell
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover wine. They're also a great way to impress your friends and family. They'll never guess that they're made with wine.


Baliram Patel
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I love these cookies! They're so soft and chewy. The spices give them a really nice flavor. I also love the addition of wine. It adds a subtle sweetness that really complements the spices.


James C
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These cookies are amazing! The spices and wine give them such a unique flavor. They're the perfect cookie to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.


Mr Marof
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! They're so unique and flavorful. I'll definitely be making them again.


MD saown Sheikh
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The wine adds a really nice flavor. I highly recommend trying these cookies.


Ilyass Ahmes Solangi
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion. I especially love them during the holidays. They're a great way to spread some holiday cheer.


MD TITO RAHMEN
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these cookies were to make. I was expecting them to be a lot more time-consuming, but they came together in no time. The end result was well worth the effort. The cookies were delicious and everyone who tried th


Erhem Babaga
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These Soetkoekies are a delightful blend of spices and wine. The cookies are soft and chewy, with a crispy exterior. The spices give them a warm and inviting flavor, while the wine adds a subtle sweetness. I will definitely be making these again!