Ukrainian Kolechka
Indulge in the timeless charm of *Ukrainian Kolechka*, a delicate and buttery ring-shaped cookie that's perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, creamy unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and a hint of vanilla, these traditional treats are known for their melt-in-your-mouth texture and subtle sweetness. The dough is carefully shaped into elegant rings using cookie cutters, baked to a light golden perfection, and finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar for an irresistible finish. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these classic Ukrainian cookies are as easy to make as they are delightful to eat. Perfect for tea time, holiday gatherings, or simply as a sweet indulgence, *Kolechka* brings a touch of Eastern European tradition to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 200 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams powdered sugar
- 2 pieces egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 50 grams powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until soft and fluffy.
Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently to form a smooth, slightly firm dough. Avoid overmixing.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and roll it out to a thickness of about 1 centimeter.
Using two round cookie cutters (one larger and one smaller), cut out ring shapes from the dough to create the kolechka. Re-roll the scraps and continue cutting until all the dough is used.
Place the kolechka rings onto the prepared baking tray, leaving a little space between them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the kolechka are lightly golden around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let the kolechka cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the kolechka generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3255 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.4 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.7 g | 518% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 812 mg | 271% | |
| Sodium | 191 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 380.5 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 149.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 412 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.
