Soetkoekies Spicy Wine Cookies

Delight your taste buds with the enchanting flavors of Soetkoekies Spicy Wine Cookies—a classic South African treat with a unique twist! These buttery cookies are infused with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, creating an aromatic and festive bite. The addition of dry red wine lends a subtle complexity that balances the sweetness, while the vanilla and egg yolk add richness to the dough. Perfectly crisp with a tender crumb, these cookies are easy to make and only require 20 minutes of prep time. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of wine, Soetkoekies are the ultimate pairing for cozy gatherings or holiday celebrations. Bake up a batch today and savor the irresistible blend of spice and sophistication!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 500 grams all-purpose flour
• 200 grams granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 250 grams unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 100 milliliters dry red wine
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the dry red wine, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until combined.

Step 5

Gradually pour the wine mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or your hands until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough to a 5mm thickness. Use cookie cutters of your choice to cut out shapes, re-rolling scraps as needed.

Step 7

Place the cookies onto the prepared trays, leaving some space between each one.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Step 9

Remove the trays from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the trays for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve as is or pair with a warm drink. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(835.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2758.1

Total Fat 9.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 184.5mg	0%
Sodium 1064.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 593.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 203.1g
Protein 54.8g	0%

Vitamin D 18.2IU	0%
Calcium 157.7mg	0%
Iron 24.6mg	0%
Potassium 728.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.3%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 88.6%