Soetkoekies Sweet Wine and Spice South African Cookies
Transport your taste buds to South Africa with these delectable Soetkoekies, traditional spiced cookies infused with sweet wine for a truly unique flavor. Delicately crafted with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, and enriched with the indulgent aroma of Muscadel or Hanepoot wine, these cookies boast a soft, buttery texture that melts in your mouth. Perfectly spiced and lightly sweetened, they are an irresistible treat for the holidays or any occasion. Simple to make in under 30 minutes, these cookies are ideal for pairing with a steaming cup of tea, a rich coffee, or even a glass of dessert wine. Whether you're introducing a crowd to South African delicacies or indulging in a nostalgic favorite, Soetkoekies are a must-try for lovers of spiced baked goods.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 250 grams Butter
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 60 ml Sweet dessert wine (e.g., Muscadel or South African Hanepoot)
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Cream of tartar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line two baking trays with parchment paper or grease lightly.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, using a hand mixer or wooden spoon.
Beat in the egg until fully incorporated, followed by the sweet wine.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring to form a soft dough. If needed, use your hands to bring the dough together into a ball.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to approximately 5mm thick. Use cookie cutters of your choice to cut the dough into shapes.
Transfer the cookie shapes to the prepared baking trays, leaving about 2cm of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking trays for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve with tea, coffee, or a glass of dessert wine, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 218.5 g | 280% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.9 g | 585% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 807 mg | 269% | |
| Sodium | 3875 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 544.1 g | 198% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 156.1 g | ||
| Protein | 60.7 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 25.1 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 1241 mg | 26% | |
*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.
