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Crispy Yakgwa

Crispy Yakgwa: Sweet Korean Cookies You'll Love to Share

Crispy Yakgwa are delightful Korean honey cookies with a crunchy exterior and chewy center, perfect for sharing and celebrating.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted for light texture
  • 1/4 cup Sesame Oil Substitute with neutral oil if avoiding nuts
  • 1/2 cup Honey Can be swapped with maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Use fresh for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup Rice Wine Can be replaced with another fermented product
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil Keep temperature at 350°F for frying
For the Syrup
  • 1/2 cup Honey Adds sweetness to syrup
  • 1/2 cup Water For dissolving honey
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger Adjust based on taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • deep frying pan or pot
  • slotted spoon
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crispy Yakgwa
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine sifted all-purpose flour, sesame oil, honey, and rice wine. Mix until a cohesive dough forms, then knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the syrup by combining honey, water, and grated ginger in a saucepan. Heat until boiling, then simmer for 10 minutes until thickened. Set aside to cool.
  3. Shape the rested dough into desired cookie forms, placing them on a parchment-lined tray.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan to 350°F. Fry the cookies in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Immersed each hot cookie in the syrup, allowing them to soak for 2-3 hours or ideally overnight for best flavor absorption.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature for an enjoyable treat with friends or family.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Maintain oil temperature for perfect frying. Soaking overnight enhances flavor absorption.

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