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 isnβt complete without these traditional Slovak favorites!
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 350Β°F (175Β°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.
Calories |
6586 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 396.8 g | 509% | |
| Saturated Fat | 179.6 g | 898% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 768 mg | 256% | |
| Sodium | 768 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 678.4 g | 247% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 277.9 g | ||
| Protein | 96.2 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 519 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 24.4 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 1536 mg | 33% | |
*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.