Şekerpare is a delightful pastry, popular for its sweet syrup and tender texture. This recipe, reminiscent of a bakery-style treat, offers a perfect balance of sweetness and a melt-in-your-mouth quality.
Why You'll Love This: These cookies are infused with a lemon-scented syrup that perfectly complements their buttery, nutty flavor. They're easy to make yet irresistibly delicious, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Perfect for: Ideal for gatherings, special occasions, or as a sweet indulgence alongside a cup of tea or coffee. They are also great for those who love traditional desserts with a modern twist.
- Ingredients:
- 125g butter (room temperature)
- 1 tea cup vegetable oil
- 1 tea cup sugar
- 1 tea cup semolina
- 1 tea cup finely ground hazelnuts
- 2 eggs (separate one yolk for brushing)
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
- 1 packet vanilla
- 1 packet baking powder
- Approx. 3 cups flour (adjust as needed for a soft dough)
- For the Syrup:
- 3 cups sugar
- 3 cups water
- A thin slice of lemon
- Instructions:
- For the Syrup:
- Combine sugar, water, and lemon slice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 3 minutes. Let cool.
- For the Cookies:
- Mix sugar with citrus zest. Add butter, oil, and eggs; mix well.
- Combine flour, semolina, ground hazelnuts, vanilla, and baking powder to form a soft dough.
- Shape the dough into small rounds, brush with egg yolk, and lightly press with a fork.
- Bake at 175°C (347°F) until golden, preferably on a middle-upper oven rack.
- Pour cold syrup over the hot cookies immediately after baking.
- Allow the cookies to soak up the syrup before serving.
- For the Syrup:
Enjoy these Classic Syrup-Soaked Cookies, a delicious treat that brings a touch of sweetness to any day!