Roshky Slovak Cookies
Delight your taste buds with Roshky Slovak Cookies, a traditional Eastern European treat that's perfect for the holidays or any special occasion! These tender, flaky cookies are made from a rich dough crafted with cream cheese and butter, providing a melt-in-your-mouth texture that's simply irresistible. Filled with your choice of chopped walnuts or fruit preserves, each bite delivers a wonderful balance of sweetness and nutty or fruity flavor. With a light dusting of powdered sugar on top, these dainty treats are as beautiful as they are delicious. Whether you're rolling out these pastries for a family gathering or packaging them up as edible gifts, Roshky cookies are a timeless recipe that brings old-world charm and warmth to your table. Your holiday dessert spread isn’t complete without these traditional Slovak favorites!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Chopped walnuts (or fruit preserves for filling)
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar.
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Add the cream cheese as well.
Using a pastry blender or your hands, work the mixture together until it forms a soft dough. Add the vanilla extract and knead until evenly combined.
Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
Using a knife or a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 2-inch squares.
Place about 1 teaspoon of chopped walnut filling or fruit preserves in the center of each square.
Carefully fold two opposite corners of the square over the filling to create a crescent or roll shape. Press gently to seal.
Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the cookies generously with powdered sugar.
Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.0 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.8 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 43 mg | 1% | |
*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.
