Saint Barbara Cookies (Lebanese)
๐ Cook Time: 25 minutes
๐ Prep Time: 20 minutes
๐ Total Time: 45 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lebanese cuisine with these Saint Barbara cookies! This recipe combines the richness of butter, the sweetness of sugar and honey, and the nutty goodness of walnuts to create a truly divine treat. Perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a special treat for yourself.
Recipe Category:
Dessert
Keywords:
Cookie & Brownie, Lebanese, Southwest Asia (Middle East), Asian, < 60 Mins
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1270.3
- Fat Content: 64.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 23.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 81.3mg
- Sodium Content: 552.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 169.5g
- Fiber Content: 3.2g
- Sugar Content: 104g
- Protein Content: 11.1g
Yield:
Makes 3 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar (for Natif topping)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup walnuts
Instructions:
- In a mixer bowl, beat cooking oil into butter until blended, then beat in sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Add orange juice, baking powder, and baking soda to the mixture, and mix well until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add flour to the mixture, a little at a time, until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough into 2-inch ovals and place them on an ungreased baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and bake the cookies for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
- Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely.
Natif Topping:
- In a saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, honey, and 1/2 cup water, then bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Allow the mixture to boil gently, uncovered, for about 5 minutes, until it thickens slightly.
- Once the cookies have cooled, dip each one into the warm syrup mixture, coating them evenly.
- Immediately sprinkle the cookies with chopped walnuts while the syrup is still warm.
- Place the coated cookies on a wire rack to dry completely.
Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures in these Saint Barbara cookies, perfect for any occasion or as a sweet indulgence any time of the day!
