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How To Make Tirggel (Honey Cookies From Switzerland) Recipe

How To Make Tirggel (Honey Cookies From Switzerland)

Shaziya
Swiss Tirggel cookies are a delightful blend of crisp texture and rich honey flavor, perfect for any occasion. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick 5-minute bake, they’re surprisingly simple to make.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill 8 minutes
Servings 15

Ingredients
  

  • cup honey (7½oz/213g)
  • cup powdered sugar (1 ⅓oz/37g)
  • 1 tablespoon rosewater
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon ground ginger
  • teaspoon nutmeg
  • teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 ¾ cup white pastry flour (8¾oz/247g)
  • Oil (for the mold)

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey, sugar, rosewater, cinnamon, salt, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until the sugar has melted.
  • Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and stir in the flour until a soft dough has formed. If the mixture is very sticky, add a touch more flour.
  • Place the dough in an airtight container and refrigerate overnight or for up to 3 days.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • On a floured surface, roll the dough out to ⅛-inch thick (4mm).
  • Brush a little oil in the cookie mold and press onto the surface of the dough. With a sharp knife cut away the dough around the impression from the mold and place the biscuit on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until you have 5 or 6 cookies.
  • Bake on the top rack of your oven for about 3-5 minutes, until the cookies are brown on top but still pale on the bottom.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely while you bake off the rest of the cookies.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Keyword festive Swiss treats, honey cookie baking, Swiss honey cookies, Tirggel, traditional Swiss recipe
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