Ciasteczka Z Orzechami Polish Walnut Cookies Recipes

BABECZKI ORZECHOWE (POLISH NUT CUPS)

Steps:

• In bowl mix together to make dough - butter, flour, confectioners sugar, egg yolks and vanilla; on floured board roll out dough 1/4 inch thick.
• Cut out circles to fit into individual tart pans.
• Bake in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes or until nicely golden; cool.
• Prepare filling - separate eggs beat egg yolks with sugar and vanilla for five minutes.
• Beat egg whites (stiff) - fold the stiffly beaten whites and walnuts in small portions alternately and mix slightly
• Spread some jam on the bottom of each cup and fill with the filling mixture.
• Bake another 15 minutes ( I bake this part at a lower temperature - but ovens do vary) They are baked much like tarts.

GRANDMA'S POLISH COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, beat egg yolks until foamy; add milk and vanilla. Stir into crumb mixture until dough is stiff enough to knead. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Divide dough into 4 pieces. Roll each portion into a 1/4-in.-thick rectangle; cut into 4x1-1/2-in. strips. Cut a 2-in. lengthwise slit down the middle of each strip; pull one of the ends through the slit like a bow., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry dough strips, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

CIASTECZKA Z ORZECHAMI (POLISH WALNUT COOKIES)

Steps:

• Cream the butter with the sugar mixing well.
• Add the egg and vanilla beat five minutes
• Blend in the flour mixed with the baking powder combined with walnuts.
• Divide dough in half and shape into 2 rolls wrapping each roll in wax paper.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Slice 1/8 thick, bake on a buttered cookie sheet at 400 for 5 - 7 minutes or until nicely golden ( I bake at lower temperature - ovens do vary).