Hungarian Cookies for Beginners
Discover the art of European baking with our delightful "Hungarian Cookies for Beginners" recipe, a perfect introduction to making buttery, jam-filled treats inspired by classic Hungarian confections. With a short ingredient list and simple step-by-step instructions, these sandwich-style cookies are achievable for bakers of all skill levels. Each cookie features a tender, melt-in-your-mouth dough paired with a vibrant fruit jam filling, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. The addition of powdered sugar dusting gives them a beautiful, bakery-worthy finish. Ideal for holidays, teatime treats, or everyday indulgence, these cookies are as delicious as they are elegant. Ready in under an hour and yielding 24 cookies, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to explore traditional European desserts. Keywords: Hungarian cookies recipe, easy Hungarian cookies, beginner-friendly baking, homemade jam-filled cookies, European desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg yolks
- 120 grams fruit jam (e.g., apricot, raspberry)
- 20 grams powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the vanilla extract and egg yolks to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Wrap each portion in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
Once chilled, roll out one portion of dough on a lightly floured surface to about 3-4 mm thickness.
Cut out cookie shapes using a round or decorative cookie cutter. Place half of the cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
Cut a small hole in the center of the remaining cookies (these will act as the tops). You can use a smaller round cutter or the tip of a piping nozzle for this.
Bake the cookies (both tops and bottoms) in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Spread a small amount of fruit jam onto the flat side of a cookie bottom. Gently press a cookie top (with the hole) onto the jam to create a sandwich.
Repeat with the remaining cookies and jam.
Dust the finished cookies with powdered sugar for a beautiful final touch.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3317 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.8 g | 263% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.2 g | 581% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 867 mg | 289% | |
| Sodium | 1682 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 352.8 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.4 g | ||
| Protein | 38.0 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 416 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
