Yakgwa Korean Honey Cookies Recipe
These traditional Korean honey cookies are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and soaked in a luscious honey syrup. Originally made for special occasions like weddings and holidays, Yakgwa has become a beloved dessert for anyone craving a unique blend of flavors and textures.
This recipe makes around 15-20 cookies, perfect for sharing with friends and family—or keeping all to yourself, because trust me, they’re that good.
Here’s what you’ll need:
For the dough:
2 cups of all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons of sesame oil
4 tablespoons of honey
2 tablespoons of soju or white wine (optional, but adds extra flavor)
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger (optional, for a little extra warmth)
For the syrup:
1/2 cup of honey
1/4 cup of water
1 tablespoon of rice syrup (optional, for extra stickiness)
