Fenikia
Indulge in the authentic flavors of Greece with Fenikia, a delectable honey-drenched cookie that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with a luscious combination of all-purpose flour and semolina, these spiced cookies are infused with aromatic ground cinnamon, cloves, and zesty orange. Olive oil and a splash of brandy (or extra orange juice) give the dough its tender texture, while a finishing touch of finely chopped walnuts adds delightful crunch. Once baked to golden perfection, the cookies are soaked in a warm, citrusy honey syrup for ultimate sweetness and sprinkled with ground walnuts for an irresistible garnish. With its fragrant blend of Mediterranean ingredients, Fenikia is the perfect treat for dessert tables, holiday celebrations, or simply savoring with a cup of coffee. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures you’ll achieve beautifully moist cookies bursting with festive flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 100 grams Semolina
- 50 grams Sugar
- 10 grams Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 150 milliliters Orange juice
- 200 milliliters Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Brandy (or substitute with additional orange juice)
- 1 tablespoon Grated orange zest
- 100 grams Walnuts, finely chopped
- 200 grams Honey
- 200 milliliters Water
- 200 grams Sugar (for the syrup)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 50 grams Ground walnuts (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, semolina, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and cloves. Mix thoroughly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, brandy, and orange zest.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing with your hands until a soft, pliable dough forms. Do not overwork the dough.
Take small portions of dough (approximately the size of a walnut) and shape them into oval or oblong cookies.
Place the cookies on the prepared baking trays, leaving a small gap between each. Use a fork to lightly press patterns onto the tops of the cookies.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow them to cool on a wire rack.
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the syrup by combining the honey, water, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Once the syrup is ready, dip the cooled cookies into the hot syrup for about 10-15 seconds, ensuring they are fully coated.
Place the syrup-soaked cookies onto a serving platter and sprinkle with ground walnuts for garnish.
Let the Fenikia rest for at least 2 hours to allow the syrup to infuse fully. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 296.4 g | 380% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.5 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1014 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 913.5 g | 332% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.6 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 431.8 g | ||
| Protein | 89.2 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 31.4 mg | 174% | |
| Potassium | 1735 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
