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Turkish Eyes Cookies Recipe

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Turkish Eyes Cookies! This recipe, inspired by a classic from a beloved cookie tin, delivers melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a captivating, jewel-toned swirl. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or any time you crave a sweet treat. Easy to follow instructions make these beautiful cookies surprisingly simple to bake.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 154 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Turkish Eyes Cookies

  • Butter (quantity not specified)
  • Powdered Sugar (quantity not specified)
  • Salt (quantity not specified)
  • Honey (not used in recipe provided)
  • Vanilla Extract (quantity not specified)
  • All Purpose Flour (quantity not specified)
  • Apricot Jam (not used in recipe provided)
  • Granulated Sugar (quantity not specified)
  • Eggs (quantity not specified, added one at a time)
  • Baking Powder (quantity not specified)
  • Gel Food Coloring (a few drops)

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How to Make Turkish Eyes Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the dough into several portions. Add a few drops of different gel food coloring to each portion and knead until the color is evenly distributed.
  7. Roll each colored dough portion into a long rope (about 1/2 inch thick).
  8. Twist two or three ropes of different colors together to create a marbled effect.
  9. Cut the twisted ropes into 2-inch pieces and gently roll into balls.
  10. Place the cookie balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each one.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. Once cool, dust with powdered sugar and enjoy your beautiful Turkish Eyes Cookies!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

24g

Carbs

6g

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