Phoenician Honey Cookies (Biscuits)

Phoenician Honey Cookies (Biscuits) have been enjoyed for centuries and are believed to have originated in ancient Phoenicia, a civilization that existed in the Eastern Mediterranean around 1200 BCE.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Phoenician Honey Cookies (Biscuits)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Mediterranean, Phoenician Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 2 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 stick Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Honey
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground cloves
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and honey until smooth. Beat in the egg.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
4. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls onto a greased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a fork. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 24g8%

Sugars 12g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.