Hertzoggies (Cookies!)

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 4
South African Hertzoggies Cookie recipe with a fruity twist
in Bakery

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

250 g flour , unsifted
25 g superfine sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
125 g butter , room temp
3 large egg yolks , from very large eggs
15 ml water
4 -6 tablespoons apricot jam , fine
3 large egg whites , from very large eggs
250 g sugar
500 ml desiccated coconut

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
210
Sugar
15g
Fat
10g
Hertzoggies are a traditional South African cookie named after a former South African Prime Minister, J.B.M. Hertzog. These cookies have a shortbread-like texture and are filled with apricot jam and topped with coconut. This recipe adds a twist to the traditional Hertzoggies by using fine apricot jam, making them more flavorful and less messy. They are a perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee and are a great treat to share with friends and family.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180°C.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and butter.
3.Blend together with your fingers until crumbly, then add egg yolks and water. Mix to form a dough.
4.Roll the dough into small balls, then dip each one into egg white and roll in coconut.
5.Place each ball into a greased muffin tin and use your thumb or a spoon to create a small well in the middle.
6.Fill each well with apricot jam, then bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

These Hertzoggies Cookies are easy to make and have a delicious fruity flavor from the apricot jam.

They are perfect for afternoon tea or a sweet treat after dinner.

CONS

These cookies are high in sugar and carbohydrates, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They may also contain allergens such as eggs and coconut, so caution should be taken when serving to those with allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these cookies are not particularly healthy, the apricot jam contains vitamins and antioxidants that may support immune health and promote healthy skin.
Coconut has also been linked to improving heart health when consumed in moderation.

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