Turkish Halwa

This traditional Turkish molasses and walnut dessert is both easy and yummy!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 418 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups water
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 ½ cups molasses

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.