
I made those semi-sweet semolina cookies about 2 days ago. There are still quite a lot left. They are very crunchy and granular, and light on sugar. I sometimes like them light; I feel overstuffed when they are too sugary.
I’ve been having too many nuts these few days with them being on promo at the health store. I bought this big bag of mixed nuts and dried fruits which also had goji berries and dried cranberries! So now my nut allergy is kicking off! I have a terrible sore throat. I am hoping it is just an allergy reaction (which will go in a day or two) and not the beginning of a cold.
And then, second thing I have to say is that Kevin has found a job! It’s a temporary one starting in January but it is still something and we are both very happy. If you’ve been reading this blog you’ll remember I was talking about us staying up until late and doing job applications. So, now I just need to find a part-time job for myself and everything will be great!
If you want the recipe for the semolina cookies, here it is. (Feel free to add more sugar if you like).
Semi-sweet Chocolate-coated Semolina Cookies

These delightful semi-sweet cookies combine the hearty crunch of semolina with warm hints of allspice. Dipped in rich melted chocolate and sprinkled with your favorite chopped nuts, they’re the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Ideal for tea time or as an elegant homemade treat!
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 120g (¾ cup) coarse semolina
- 100g (¾ cup) all-purpose flour
- 100g (7 leveled tablespoons) buttery spread
- 100ml (7 tablespoons) vegetable oil
- 100g (½ cup) Demerara sugar (or any granular sugar)
- 1–2 tablespoons soy milk
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
For the Chocolate and Nuts Coating:
- 75g (12 squares) plain cooking chocolate
- Handful of nuts of your choice, finely chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F).
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine the semolina, flour, baking powder, and allspice.
- Incorporate the margarine: Add the margarine to the dry ingredients and rub it in with your fingers until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Add sugar and oil: Stir in the sugar, then pour in the vegetable oil and mix until a dough begins to form.
- Adjust with soymilk: Gradually add the soymilk, 1 tablespoon at a time, kneading until the dough is smooth and easy to roll.
- Shape the cookies: Divide the dough into small balls. Lightly flour a board if necessary, and roll out the dough. Use a small cookie cutter (about 3.5 cm or 1.5 inches in diameter) to cut out shapes.
- Bake: Arrange the cookies on an ungreased baking tray. Bake for 13–16 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely.
Coat with Chocolate and Nuts:
- Melt the chocolate: Place the chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally until fully melted, then remove from heat.
- Coat the cookies: Quickly dip the edges of each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate.
- Add the nuts: Sprinkle the finely chopped nuts onto the chocolate-coated edges, holding the cookie over a bowl to catch any excess.
- Set the coating: Place the cookies on a wire rack and leave at room temperature until the chocolate sets.
Enjoy your delightful semi-sweet semolina cookies with a nutty chocolate twist!
those look delicious!
Sounds great!<BR/><BR/>And congrats to the boyfriend!!!
Gorgeous cookies! And hope you have a lovely (or Lovlie!) holiday, too. 🙂
I really like how these look!
Such pretty cookies! Congrats on the boyfriend finding a job!
Ooh yummy! And congrats to Boyfriend on the new job.<BR/>I’m hoping to make (a variation of)your Christmas Tree Pies for Christmas dinner! They look wonderful, so thanks for the great idea! <BR/>Merry Christmas to you and Boyfriendlovelie! x
Miam Miam they look so great!!! I love your new banner…its very beautiful.
sorry your throat is a bit sore. i hope you're feeling great soon! <BR/><BR/>that's awesome news on your boy & the job! <BR/><BR/>and your cookies look perfect! they sound really wonderful! thanks!
Yum! These sound great (and look really pretty!). I’ve starred them in my google reader to make later :)<BR/><BR/>Hope your throat feels better soon and is just the nut allergy and not a cold :(<BR/><BR/>Congratulations on your boyfriend finding work! That’s great news.
i just discovered your blog and i must im loving it!! Keep up the great work! im hungry already! 😛
Becks, it’s good to hear that you will use the Christmas tree pie for your Christmas dinner! 🙂 Have a wonderful Christmas!<BR/><BR/>And thank you all of you for your nice comments!<BR/><BR/>Wish you all a nice Holiday season!<BR/><BR/>My throat feels much better btw!
i just found your blog. it’s so cute and you have awesome recipes.<BR/><BR/>congrats for your boyfriend!!<BR/><BR/>merry christmas!
Thanks for your comment! I love your blog! I read your last few posts and your recipes and pictures are awesome! I like your blog title graphic too – it’s super cute! I’m glad your BF found a job. Mine didn’t have one for a while and it was a challenge – more so for him because he was really stressed.
So glad boyfriendLovlie has got a job!!! And thanks for the cookie recipe – at this time of year it can be all too easy to overindulge on the sweet stuff, so nice to have something a little more grown-up!
Such beautiful cookies! I like the not so sweet variety. <BR/><BR/>It’s great to hear that BF got a job. I hope you are feeling better and have a wonderful holiday.
Oh my! These look absolutely delicious! Thanks for the recipe!<BR/><BR/>YAY for BoyfriendLovlie’s new job!
those cookies look really yummy!!! <BR/>great job!!! keep it up!!! love the colors of your other pictures!!!<BR/>GREEn Pe@CE