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Buna Teff Cookies

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Buna Teff Cookies
Delicious Buna Teff Cookies, a perfect blend of Ethiopian spices and sweet teff flour.

Discover the rich taste of Ethiopia in your kitchen with this delectable cookie recipe. Inspired by the ancient grain teff, these Buna Teff Cookies incorporate warm Ethiopian spices like cardamom and ginger to create a sweet and spicy bite that’s both satisfying and exotic.

“Buna Teff: A cookie that carries the essence of Ethiopian hospitality in every bite.”

Highlights

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 12 cookies
  • Calories: 180 kcal per cookie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup teff flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the teff flour, baking powder, salt, cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon until well combined.

  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the honey or maple syrup, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. Form Cookie Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more teff flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.

  5. Shape Cookies: Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form small balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a spoon.

  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Estimated nutrition for this recipe, keep in mind that it may vary based on ingredients selected or substituted:

  • Serving: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 12g

Indulge in these Buna Teff Cookies with a cup of coffee or tea for an authentic Ethiopian experience. Perfect for sharing, they offer a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will transport you to the heart of Ethiopia’s culinary traditions. Enjoy their unique taste and nutritional benefits today!

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