Vanilice are traditional Serbian cookies, beloved for their delicate texture and sweet, vanilla-flavored taste. These bite-sized treats are often enjoyed during holidays and special occasions. Here’s how to make these delightful Serbian cookies at home.
Ingredients:
- 250g unsalted butter, softened
- 100g powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 300g all-purpose flour
- 100g ground walnuts
- Pinch of salt
- Raspberry jam (for filling)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, ground walnuts, and a pinch of salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll and Cut the Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use a small round cookie cutter to cut out circles from the dough. Place the circles on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- Assemble the Vanilice:
- Once the cookies are cool, spread a small amount of raspberry jam on the bottom of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie on top.
- Repeat with the remaining cookies.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar:
- Generously dust the assembled cookies with powdered sugar.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container, where they will soften and become even more delicious over the next few days.
Enjoy your homemade Vanilice, a sweet and delicate Serbian treat perfect for any occasion!