Golden Autumn Cookies
5 servings
60 minutes
Golden autumn cookies are a true embodiment of warmth and coziness on cool autumn days. Its tender, airy dough based on cottage cheese gives the pastry softness, while the sugary crust adds a light crunch. The origins of the recipe trace back to European culinary traditions where such cookies were popular among family recipes passed down through generations. They perfectly complement morning coffee or evening tea, creating an atmosphere of home warmth. The simple yet exquisite preparation process makes it accessible even for novice cooks. The browned treats reminiscent of autumn leaves delight the eye and awaken the appetite. These cookies are not just a delicacy but also a symbol of comfort, warmth, and joy that can be shared with loved ones.
1
Take the margarine out of the freezer.
- Margarine: 180 g
2
Sift the flour.
- Wheat flour: 270 g
3
Grate the margarine on a coarse grater, mix it with flour and a pinch of salt.
- Margarine: 180 g
- Wheat flour: 270 g
- Salt: pinch
4
Add cottage cheese and knead the dough. Do not knead for too long, otherwise the margarine will start to melt and stick to your hands, which will lead to an undesirable increase in the amount of flour.
- Soft cottage cheese: 260 g
5
About 1 tablespoon of flour will be used for dusting the table. The dough should not be too soft or too stiff.
- Wheat flour: 270 g
6
To enhance the flavor of the future masterpiece, we place it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow the gluten to swell and the margarine to freeze.
7
We turn on the oven, set the temperature to 220 degrees.
8
After 10 minutes, we take out the dough — it has become a bit softer and more pliable. Roll the dough into a layer about 8 mm thick, cut into circles, squares, etc. Sprinkle the top of the products with sugar and fold in half. Sprinkle with sugar again. Bake in a preheated oven for 35 minutes until golden brown — the color of autumn leaves.
- Sugar: 100 g
- Sugar: 100 g