SOETKOEKIES ( SPICY WINE COOKIES)

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Yum! Spices, sugar & wine all together in a cookie. Soetkoekies are of Dutch origin and have been a favourite South African biscuit-tin filler for many years. Posted for ZWT 2006 - South African region. From: The Cookie Tin

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup brown sugar
4 ounces chopped almonds
1/2 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup port wine or 1/4 cup sherry wine
1 egg white, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray or grease a cookie sheet.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, ground cloves, brown sugar, and almonds in a large bowl.
  • Add the butter and cut into the flour mixture.
  • Add the beaten eggs and red wine and mix dough together until it can be formed into a ball.
  • Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place on cookie sheets about 2" apart.
  • Brush each cookie gently with the egg white.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes - until golden brown. Remove to a rack to cool completely.

JANITHA VIMUKTHI
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I wouldn't recommend this recipe. The cookies were hard and tasteless.


Muzamal Khan
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Overall, I thought these cookies were just okay. They were easy to make, but the flavor was a bit bland.


esat Jerry
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my liking. I think I would add an extra egg yolk next time to make them more moist.


Lahiru Kaweesha
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I had some trouble finding the right spices for this recipe. I ended up using a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, which worked well.


Zion Thorne
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These cookies were good, but I found them to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Amy Mckellar
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I've never been a big fan of soetkoekies, but these ones changed my mind. They were so delicious and flavorful, I couldn't get enough of them.


Shair Dill
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These soetkoekies were a hit! They disappeared quickly at my party. Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.


Haji Baba
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well these cookies turned out. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


SK. Saruar
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Loved these cookies! Easy to make and packed with flavor. The wine gave them a nice subtle sweetness that balanced out the spices perfectly.


Leila Alexander
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I've tried many soetkoekies recipes before, but this one is definitely my favorite. The cookies were crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.


DIKELEDI SEGWAI
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These soetkoekies turned out absolutely delicious! The combination of spices and wine gave them a unique and flavorful taste. My family loved them and they were gone in no time.