Rogaliki Holiday Cookies

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13

Delicious Rogaliki Holiday Cookies perfect for the festive season

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

50 min

Cook

15-20 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

166

Sugar

Fat

11g

Rogaliki Holiday Cookies are crescent-shaped cookies that originated in Poland. They are traditionally served during the Christmas and New Year's season. Their name 'Rogaliki' means 'little horns' in Polish and refers to the crescent shape of the cookie. These cookies are rich in flavor and have a crumbly texture that can easily leave you wanting more. They make a perfect addition to any holiday cookie platter and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.	In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
3.	Add egg yolk and vanilla extract; beat until combined.
4.	Stir in the almonds.
5.	Gradually mix in the flour until well incorporated.
6.	Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
7.	Roll the chilled dough into small balls and then shape each ball into a crescent or half-circle.
8.	Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9.	Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
10.	Once the cookies have cooled down, dust them with confectioners' sugar.

PROS

Rogaliki Holiday Cookies are easy to make, tasty, and perfect for the festive season.

They have a crumbly texture that melts in your mouth, leaving a rich taste of butter and sugar.

These cookies also go well with tea and coffee.

CONS

Rogaliki Holiday Cookies have high sugar and fat content due to the butter and sugar.

Eating too many can lead to unwanted weight gain.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although Rogaliki Holiday Cookies are not considered healthy, they do have some benefits.
Almonds, a key ingredient in the recipe, have high amounts of healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium, and vitamin E.
They promote heart health, help regulate blood sugar, reduce hunger and aid in weight loss.
Also, almonds are known to lower cholesterol and reduce inflammation in the body.

	1 cup unsalted butter , at room temperature
	1/2 cup white sugar
	1 egg yolk
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract
	1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds
	1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
	Confectioners ' sugar for dusting