Sheqerpare Recipe
Traditional Albanian soft, buttery cookie soaked in sweet lemon syrup
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Ingredients
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Cookie Ingredients
Syrup Ingredients
Method
Cookie Preparation
- 1
Creaming the Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- 2
Adding Egg Yolks and Vanilla
Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, mixing well until fully combined.
- 3
Incorporating Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- 4
Shaping the Cookies
Take small portions of dough and shape them into small oval or round cookies, placing them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 5
Baking
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges.
Syrup Preparation
- 6
Making the Syrup
In a saucepan, combine water and granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
- 7
Adding Lemon Flavor
Once boiling, reduce heat and add lemon juice and lemon zest. Simmer the syrup for an additional 5-7 minutes, then remove from heat.
- 8
Soaking the Cookies
Allow the cookies to cool slightly before placing them in the warm syrup. Let them soak for a few minutes on each side until they absorb the syrup.
