Hungarian Angel Wing Fry Cookies (Csoroge)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1

Indulge in Hungarian Angel Wing Fry Cookies (Csoroge)

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

10-12

Calories

220

Sugar

Fat

Hungarian Angel Wing Fry Cookies (Csoroge) is a traditional Hungarian cookie that is often enjoyed during festivities such as Christmas and New Year. These deep-fried cookies are known for their unique diamond shape and dusting of powdered sugar. The name Csoroge means 'earlobe' in Hungarian, due to the shape of the cookie. The cookies are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The recipe is straightforward and requires only a few ingredients, making it a perfect treat at short notice.

Instructions

1.	In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sour cream, granulated sugar, rum or whiskey, and salt until well combined.
2.	Gradually add the sifted flour, mixing with a spoon, until a sticky dough is formed.
3.	Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead well for 5-7 minutes or until the dough is no longer sticky.
4.	Roll out the dough to a thickness of 2-3 mm and cut it into diamond shapes with a knife or pastry cutter.
5.	Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat and fry the cookies in batches, flipping once, until they are golden brown in color.
6.	Drain the fried cookies on a paper towel and dust them well with powdered sugar.
7.	Serve the Hungarian Angel Wing Fry Cookies (Csoroge) warm or at room temperature.

PROS

Hungarian Angel Wing Fry Cookies (Csoroge) satisfies a sweet tooth and is perfect to have with tea or coffee.

The recipe is easy to follow and requires ingredients readily available in the pantry.

CONS

These cookies are deep-fried, which makes them high in calories and fat.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Hungarian Angel Wing Fry Cookies (Csoroge) is not a healthy treat; however, it can be enjoyed occasionally as a guilty pleasure that satisfies a sweet tooth.

	3 large egg yolks
	1 tablespoon sour cream
	1 tablespoon granulated sugar
	1 tablespoon rum or 1 tablespoon whiskey
	1 pinch salt
	1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour , sifted