Fenikia Recipe

Name: Fenikia
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup warm water (for dough), 1 cup water (for syrup); 1/4 cup brandy (optional); 2 eggs, beaten; 5 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts; 1 cup sugar; Approximately 2 1/2 cups prepared Honey Syrup; 1 cup honey; 1 cinnamon stick (optional); 3 whole cloves (optional); 1/2 lemon, sliced (optional)

Indulge in the irresistible taste of Fenikia, traditional Greek honey cookies! These melt-in-your-mouth delights are spiced with cinnamon and cloves, filled with crunchy walnuts, and drenched in a sweet honey syrup. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, this recipe will transport you to the sun-drenched shores of Greece with every bite. A stunning dessert to impress your friends and family!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 87.6 kcal

Protein 1g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fenikia

1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup warm water (for dough), 1 cup water (for syrup)
1/4 cup brandy (optional)
2 eggs, beaten
5 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 cup sugar
Approximately 2 1/2 cups prepared Honey Syrup
1 cup honey
1 cinnamon stick (optional)
3 whole cloves (optional)
1/2 lemon, sliced (optional)

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How to Make Fenikia

In a saucepan, heat the vegetable oil and butter over low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is hot.
Remove from heat and stir in the warm water and brandy (if using).
Let the mixture cool slightly.
Stir in the beaten eggs until well combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of cloves.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Add a little more flour if necessary to achieve a workable consistency.
Lightly flour your hands and shape the dough into small ovals. Use your thumbs to create a lengthwise indentation in each oval.
In a small bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of cloves.
Place about 1 teaspoon of the walnut mixture into the indentation of each dough oval.
Gently close the dough over the filling, sealing the edges.
Place the cookies on ungreased baking sheets and bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
**Honey Syrup:** While cookies cool, gently heat 1 cup of honey in a small saucepan until warm and fluid, do not boil. (Optional: add a splash of water if too thick).
Dip the cooled cookies into the warm honey syrup, ensuring they are fully coated.
Place the syrup-coated cookies on a wire rack to drain excess syrup.
Decorate the cookies with extra chopped walnuts, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

Fat

11g

Carbs

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