Jeanelle followed a recipe from Cooking LSL.

Medenki are traditional Bulgarian honey cookies. Their warm flavor comes from cinnamon and honey, and they’re finished with a chocolate coating for extra sweetness.

These cookies have a cake-like, crumbly texture—similar to a scone—and create a pleasant shower of crumbs with each bite. They pair wonderfully with coffee or tea.

How Do You Make Medenki?

Medenki are straightforward to prepare: combine the wet ingredients, add the sifted dry ingredients, chill the shaped dough, then bake. A key finishing touch is melting chocolate to dip each cookie halfway for a glossy, flavorful coating.

Full ingredient list and detailed instructions are provided below.

Start by mixing the wet ingredients: honey, vanilla, powdered sugar, eggs, and oil.

Sift the dry ingredients—flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt—then add them to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.

Shape the cookies—using a cookie scoop or by hand—then chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps the cookies keep their shape and improves texture.

While the cookies bake, prepare the chocolate dips. Melt the milk and white chocolate chips separately with about 1 tablespoon of oil each, using medium-low heat so the chocolate melts smoothly without burning.

After baking and cooling the cookies slightly, dip each one halfway into the melted chocolate. Place dipped cookies on a wire rack with a tray beneath to catch drips. Allow the chocolate to set, then serve.

Once the chocolate has hardened, the cookies are ready. Enjoy them fresh with a hot beverage or store them in an airtight container for several days.

VIDEO: Watch how Medenki cookies are made

Recipe

Medenki (Bulgarian Honey Cookies)

A holiday favorite from Bulgaria: cinnamon-scented, honey-sweetened cookies with a tender, crumbly texture. They’re delightful with coffee, tea, or as a sweet snack.

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Chill Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

IngredientsMethod

Ingredients

  

• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar sifted
• ¼ cup (85g) honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅔ cup (147g) vegetable oil or avocado oil
• 4 cup (480g) all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup (170g) milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup (170g) white chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil or avocado oil

Method

 

1. A stand mixer with a paddle attachment is recommended but not required.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sifted powdered sugar. Add the vanilla extract and honey, mix until combined, then incorporate the oil.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.
5. Shape the dough into cookies, place them on a tray that fits in the refrigerator, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the chilled dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between them.
7. Bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes, until the cookies are lightly golden.
8. While the cookies bake, melt the milk and white chocolate chips separately with 1 tablespoon of oil each over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth.
9. Remove the baked cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly. Dip each cookie halfway into the melted chocolate before it sets.
10. Place dipped cookies on a wire rack with a tray underneath to catch excess chocolate. Allow the coating to harden.
11. Once the chocolate has set, enjoy your Medenki.