Turkish Halwa

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Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Pour the molasses mixture into the flour, stirring to form a ball. Fold in chopped walnuts. Drop onto waxed paper by the spoonful, and allow to cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

506 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.6g 13% DV
Total Fat 36.9g 47% DV
Carbs 41.2g 15% DV
Fiber 2.4g 8% DV
Sugar 19.4g 39% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 13.5mg 1% DV
Potassium 509mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 53.8mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 171.3mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Calcium 88mg 7% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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