How to Make Medenjaci (Croatian Honey Spice Cookies) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Medenjaci, also known as Croatian honey spice cookies, are a traditional sweet treat that is often enjoyed during the holiday season in Croatia. These soft and chewy cookies are filled with warm spices and sweetened with honey, making them the perfect indulgence for anyone with a sweet tooth.

While the exact origins of medenjaci are unclear, they have been a beloved treat in Croatian households for generations. The combination of spices and honey in these cookies creates a unique and ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup demerara sugar
  • ¾ cup honey
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ cups cake flour
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour
  • 3 eggs, lightly whisked
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 12 whole walnuts, divided into quarters

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day
  • Total Time: 1 day 25 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen cookies

  • Stir butter, sugar, and honey together in a large saucepan over low heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Mix all-purpose flour, cake flour, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger together in a bowl.
  • Beat flour mixture and eggs into cooled butter mixture until a smooth, soft dough forms. Cover the saucepan with aluminum foil and set in a cool place to ferment, 1 to 3 days.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Divide dough into long ropes about 2/3-inch in diameter. Cut ropes into 1 1/2-inch sections. Roll each piece of dough into a walnut-size ball. Place balls 1 1/2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Press a walnut piece halfway into the top of each cookie.
  • Bake cookies in the preheated oven until slightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    131 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 60mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 48mg