Krakelinge South African Cookies
Delight your taste buds with Krakelinge, a classic South African cookie that perfectly balances buttery richness with a hint of sweetness. These elegantly twisted cookies are made from a simple yet indulgent dough of all-purpose flour, creamy butter, and a touch of vanilla. With their golden, crisp edges and a sparkling sprinkle of coarse sugar, Krakelinge are both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Easy to shape into charming figure-eight loops, these cookies bake to perfection in just 15 minutes, making them an ideal choice for special occasions or a cozy tea-time treat. Serve them alongside your favorite hot beverage or gift them to loved ones as a delightful homemade surprise. Indulge in a taste of South African tradition with these buttery, crunchy delights!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 125 grams unsalted butter
- 50 grams white granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, white granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Cut the butter into small cubes and rub it into the flour mixture using your fingertips until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and milk.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and knead lightly to form a smooth dough. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 5mm (1/4 inch) thickness.
Cut strips of dough about 1cm wide and 10-12cm long. Twist them into figure-eight shapes or simple loops.
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each for slight spreading.
Lightly brush the tops of the cookies with a little milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar for added crunch and sweetness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown on the edges.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve with a hot beverage or store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.6 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.7 g | 324% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 463 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 176 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 267.6 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.5 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 346 mg | 7% | |
*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.
