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Yakgwa Korean Honey Cookies Recipe

Yakgwa Korean Honey Cookies Recipe

Sara Collins
Making Yakgwa Korean Honey Cookies Recipe at home is easy. You need only a few things. The main ingredients are flour, honey, and sesame oil. 
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Korean
Servings 12 Cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Dough:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine optional

For the Syrup:

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ginger juice

For Frying:

  • 2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Make the Dough: Combine flour and salt in a bowl, then stir in sesame oil. Pour in honey, water, and rice wine. Knead until smooth. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
  • Roll and Cut: Roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into small shapes with a knife or cutter.
  • Heat the Oil: In a pan, heat oil to 300°F.
  • Fry the Yakgwa: Add dough pieces in small batches. Fry until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • Make the Syrup: In a saucepan, heat honey, water, sugar, and ginger juice. Stir until sugar melts.
  • Soak the Cookies: Dip the fried cookies in syrup for 10 minutes. Make sure they soak well.
  • Cool and Serve: Remove from syrup. Let them dry for a few minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use good honey for the best taste.
  • Let the dough rest for a better texture.
  • Fry on low heat for even cooking.
  • Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.
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