Exploring the wonderful world of Hungarian cookies can be a delightful and rewarding experience, especially for those who are new to baking. Hungarian cookies are renowned for their rich flavors, unique textures, and intricate designs, making them a favorite among cookie enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to expand your repertoire or a novice cook eager to try something new, this article will guide you through the basics of Hungarian cookie making, providing you with the essential tips, tricks, and recipes to create mouthwatering treats that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
HUNGARIAN WALNUT COOKIES
As a child, I always looked forward to eating these goodies at Christmastime. Now I make them for my own family. -Sharon Kurtz, Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until blended. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture. Divide dough into 3 portions. Shape each into a disk. Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. For filling, in a small bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on medium after each addition until well blended. Stir in walnuts., Generously coat a work surface with confectioners' sugar. Roll 1 portion of dough into a 12-in. square about 1/8 in. thick, sprinkling with additional confectioners' sugar as necessary to coat well. Cut into sixteen 3-in. squares., Shape 2 teaspoons filling into a small log about 2 in. long. Place diagonally onto a square. Overlap opposite corners of dough over filling; pinch tightly to seal. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., Bake until bottoms are golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar., To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. , Freeze option: Freeze cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving. If desired, dust with additional confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
HUNGARIAN COOKIES FOR BEGINNERS
Secrets to Hungarian Cooking. I've never made this. I'm just guessing the times. I wrote instuctions like they were given.
Provided by Dienia B.
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 26 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sift together dry ingredients.
- Cut in margarine as for pie crust.
- Add eggs, vanilla and milk, just enough to hold dough together. Do not work this dough, just blend ingredients.
- Roll out and cut into squares 3x3 inch, not too thin.
- Fill with any desired filling.
- Brush top with beaten egg.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.3, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 32.6, Sodium 219.9, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 7, Protein 3.1
POPPY SEED HUNGARIAN STYLE COOKIES
Poppy seed cookies with a hint of lemon. Delicious!
Provided by sal
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Eastern European Hungarian
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Combine cream and poppy seeds in a small saucepan. Heat mixture over medium heat until mixture is hot; do not boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Stir in butter, lemon juice and syrup. Mix well and add cooled poppy seed mixture.
- Drop by small spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 44.1 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 204.9 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
HUNGARIAN KIFFLES
This is the real deal, direct from my Hungarian descendants. These yummy, delicate cookies are just the right amount of sweetness and are absolutely addicting! Simple ingredients, but do take some work, but well worth it! Always a holiday favorite!
Provided by Rach
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Eastern European Hungarian
Time 8h25m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer until pale yellow and creamy. Gradually add 2 cups flour to butter mixture until the dough is too thick for the mixer. Stir remaining 2 cups flour into the butter mixture by hand and knead until dough falls off hands easily. Roll dough into a ball, place in bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Stir walnuts and sugar together in a bowl. Pour milk into walnut mixture and stir to form a paste.
- Turn dough onto a floured work surface and roll to desired thickness. Cut dough into 2-inch squares. Place about 1 teaspoon walnut filling in the center of each square. Roll the dough from 1 corner to the other corner around the walnut filling and transfer to a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 110.8 mg, Sugar 6 g
DUTCH SUGAR COOKIES (ARNHEMSE MEISJES)
Named for the girls of Arnhem (a Dutch town located on the banks of the Rhine), these buttery, crisp cookies start with a yeast dough and are baked to caramelized perfection.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 30
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment; sprinkle evenly with sugar to cover. Set aside.
- In a liquid-measuring cup, combine milk and yeast. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine flour, salt, and vanilla. Beat in milk mixture on medium-high speed until thoroughly combined, about 2 minutes. With mixer running, add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, making sure it is fully incorporated before adding the next one. Once all butter has been added, increase speed to high and beat 5 minutes. Turn out dough, wrap tightly in plastic, and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously sprinkle sugar on work surface. Place dough on sugared surface; sprinkle with sugar to cover. Top with a piece of parchment, then roll out dough 1/4 inch thick. Using a 3-inch oval cutter, cut out cookies. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, spaced 1 inch apart. Sprinkle with additional sugar. Bake until deeply golden all over, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
COOKIES - LOVE LETTERS (KUIH KAPIT) RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by Aemelia
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl, and mix well. Add the coconut milk, and stir in the flours. Strain the batter and let it rest for an hour. Preheat the KrumKake/Pizzelle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Set the color setting to number 3. Scoop 2 Tbsp of batter onto the mold, cover and bake until they are ready or light brown in color. Remove the biscuit and quickly fold in half, and half again and then press down lightly. Cool on the rack and store them in an airtight container.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will make the baking process go much smoother.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cookies.
- Follow the recipe carefully: Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know what you're doing.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The temperature of your oven can affect the texture of the cookies. Make sure to preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking.
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving: This will help the cookies set and develop their full flavor.
Conclusion:
Hungarian cookies are a delicious and festive treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make these cookies at home. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give one of these Hungarian cookie recipes a try.
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