turkish halwa

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups molasses
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• bring water and molasses to a boil in a saucepan. meanwhile, melt the butter in a separate saucepan over low heat. stir in the flour and cook, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the pan.
• pour the molasses mixture into the flour, stirring to form a ball. fold in chopped walnuts. drop waxed paper by the spoonful, and allow to cool completely before serving. store in an airtight container.