Bake Ukrainian Cookies
Ukrainian deserts often feature ingredients such as fruit, nuts and honey. Try baking these delicious almond cookies!
Mihdalovi Tistechka (Almond Crescent Cookies)
Ukrainian cookies and cakes are a part of holidays and celebrations and often feature ingredients such as honey, apples, cherries, almonds and curd cheese. Try baking these traditional almond cookies - a simple yet delicious recipe - to enjoy for an upcoming gathering or with afternoon tea.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup butter
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped, blanched almonds
- 2 cups flour
INSTRUCTIONS
- With an electric mixer, combine butter, sugar, water, vanilla, and salt.
- Fold in the flour and pecans.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Shape small pieces of dough into crescents and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake until delicate brown, about 12-15 minutes.
- Dip into powdered sugar while still slightly warm.
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Bake Ukrainian Cookies
Ukrainian deserts often feature ingredients such as fruit, nuts and honey. Try baking these delicious almond cookies!
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