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Korean Honey Cookies

Heavenly Korean Honey Cookies for Sweet Celebrations

These Korean Honey Cookies are a delightful blend of crispy exteriors and chewy insides, making them perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted for a lighter texture
  • 3 tbsp Sesame Oil Can be substituted with neutral oil
  • 1/2 cup Honey Key flavor component
  • 1 tbsp Ginger (Freshly Grated) Enhances the dough
  • 1 tbsp Rice Wine Can be omitted if desired
  • 1/4 cup Water Used in the syrup
For the Syrup
  • 1/2 cup Honey Provides sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Water Adjust based on desired consistency
  • 1 tbsp Grated Ginger Fresh is preferred

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • saucepan
  • Deep Pan or Fryer
  • Parchment Paper
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine sifted all-purpose flour, sesame oil, honey, and rice wine. Mix with your hands until the ingredients come together, then knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine honey, water, and freshly grated ginger. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to dissolve the honey. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the syrup thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  3. After resting, divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a ball or your desired shape. Place the shaped cookies on a parchment-lined baking tray.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Gently lower the shaped cookies into the hot oil, frying in batches for 3-4 minutes or until golden-brown. Remove cookies and let them drain on paper towels.
  5. Once cooled slightly, immerse the cookies fully in the prepared ginger-honey syrup. Allow them to soak for at least 2-3 hours, preferably overnight.
  6. Transfer the Korean honey cookies onto a serving platter. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure flour is sifted before use, and fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature for a crispy result.

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