Description
Discover the sweetness of Korean cookies with this traditional Yakgwa recipe, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix the honey, brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, you can add a little more flour.
- Divide the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Flatten each ball slightly and, if desired, sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the flattened dough pieces, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a tablespoon of finely chopped nuts to the dough.
- You can also drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies for a decadent twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg