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Şekerpare Syrup-Soaked Semolina Cookies Dessert
Şekerpare syrup-soaked semolina cookies dessert is honey-sweet, tender, and fragrant. These şekerpare dessert pieces are soft, buttery, and perfumed with lemon and almond. Finally, şekerpare dessert feels radiant and comforting.
Ingredients (for the Cookies)
- 100 g yogurt
- 100 g olive oil
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons semolina
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 200 g flour
- 1 packet (about 1 teaspoon) baking powder
Ingredients (for the Syrup)
- 750 g sugar
- 750 g water
- 1 vanilla pod or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions for the Cookies
Lightly grease a baking pan and set it aside.
In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, yogurt, and egg. Add the cornstarch and semolina, mixing well until combined.
Stir in the baking powder and flour, then knead the mixture until a smooth, non-sticky dough forms.
Shape the dough into walnut-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking pan.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180–190°C (355–375°F) for about 20 minutes, or until the cookies turn golden.
As soon as you remove the hot cookies from the oven, transfer them to a deep baking dish. Pour the warm syrup over them immediately.
Allow them to cool slightly, then refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours before serving.
Instructions for the Syrup
In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the water begins to boil. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves, then add the vanilla and remove from heat.
A Timeless Sweet
First, şekerpare dessert traces its origins to Ottoman pastry tradition, loved for centuries in Turkey and the Balkans. Made with semolina or fine flour, these cookies soak up syrup into tender, melt-in-your-mouth sweetness.
What Makes It Irresistible
This dessert balance is in its texture and aroma. The semolina cookie exterior remains slightly firm, while the interior is moist from syrup. Moreover, citrus zest and a hint of almond extract add fragrance, elevating its comforting sweetness.
Serving Suggestions
Serve şekerpare dessert at room temperature, garnished with ground pistachios or a sprinkle of powdered sugar. It pairs beautifully with black tea or Turkish coffee. Finally, store in an airtight container to keep cookies tender and syrup-rich even after days.
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