Here’s a classic recipe for Hungarian Snow Crescents (Hókifli) — delicious crescent-shaped cookies dusted with powdered sugar, perfect for holidays or any special occasion!
Hungarian Snow Crescents (Hókifli) Recipe
Ingredients:w2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
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1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
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1 cup (100 g) ground walnuts or almonds (optional, but traditional)
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1/3 cup (40 g) powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
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1 tsp vanilla extract or 1 packet vanilla sugar
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Pinch of salt
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour, ground nuts, powdered sugar, and salt.
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Cut in butter: Add the cold butter cubes and work them into the flour mixture using your fingertips or a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract or vanilla sugar.
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Form dough: Quickly knead the mixture together to form a soft dough. If too dry, add a teaspoon of cold water.
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Shape crescents: Take small pieces of dough and roll them into little logs about 2-3 inches long. Curve each log into a crescent shape and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the cookies are just starting to turn golden at the edges.
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Cool and dust: Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. While still warm, dust generously with powdered sugar — the “snow” effect!