On the hunt for a truly authentic Christmas baking recipe straight from Poland? Look no further! Delight your loved ones with a taste of traditional Polish holiday flavors by preparing this delightful treat. Today, we’re excited to share with you a beloved recipe that has been passed down through generations and continues to bring joy to many households during the festive season.
Title: Here Are 100 Christmas Baking Recipes Specific To Poland:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup sugar
– 1 cup butter, softened
– 2 egg yolks
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup ground walnuts
– 1/2 cup fruit preserves (plum or raspberry work well)
– Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully incorporated.
4. Gradually add in the flour, mixing until a dough forms. It may be slightly crumbly, but that’s okay.
5. Divide the dough in half. On a floured surface, roll out one half to about 1/4-inch thickness.
6. Using a round cookie cutter, cut out circles from the dough. These will be the bottom layers of your cookies.
7. Place the cutout circles onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. With the remaining half of the dough, repeat the rolling process and cutting out circles. However, this time, use a smaller round cookie cutter to create a window (a hole) in the center of each circle.
9. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once the cookies have cooled, spread a layer of fruit preserves on the solid circles (bottom layers).
12. Sandwich a windowed circle on top of each preserve-covered base to create the cookie sandwiches.
13. In a small bowl, mix together the ground walnuts and a bit of powdered sugar.
14. Carefully sprinkle the walnut mixture over the tops of the cookies for an added nutty crunch.
15. Finish off your Polish Christmas baking masterpiece by dusting the cookies lightly with powdered sugar.
And there you have it—delicious and festive Polish Christmas cookies ready to be enjoyed with a hot cup of tea or served as a delightful dessert at your holiday gathering. These cookies not only taste amazing but also add a touch of European charm to your festive spread.
Go ahead, share the joy of Polish holiday baking with your friends and family this Christmas season. Prepare a batch of these delightful cookies and embrace the warmth and tradition that they bring to your home. Happy baking!
