Grab a Bite Into These Korean Honey Cookies!

We are back again with another food recommendation. On our previous entries, we shared about different traditional Korean and Korean-inspired dishes. Today we want to take a break and share a sweet recommendation like Korean Honey Cookies or Yakgwa.

These cookies are different from the usual cookies that people make since they are not baked. They are deep fried layered cookies made with sesame oil, honey, soju, and ginger and covered in a perfect sweet sticky syrup. These recipe for these unique cookies has been passed down for more than thousand of years. It's also been called a "medicinal confection" because Koreans believed that it has the power to heal and restore. They are considered expensive and a rare treat due to the addition of honey.

These cookies are usually served in very special occasions like festivals, birthdays, and weddings. If you're looking for a special kind of treat to celebrate those great moments, then the Korean Honey Cookies are for you!

If you want to make ones yourself, you can check out the full detailed recipe right here. Enjoy and happy munching!