Curd cookies "Snails"
4 servings
60 minutes
Cottage cheese cookies 'Snails' are a delicate, fragrant treat of Russian cuisine that has become a beloved homemade delicacy. The combination of cottage cheese and sugar gives the cookies softness and a light sweetness, while the flaky structure reminds one of exquisite pastries from childhood. Its taste is a balance of creamy tenderness and slight acidity, creating harmonious pleasure. Such cookies are perfect with tea or coffee and can also be an excellent treat for family gatherings. The simplicity of preparation and accessible ingredients make 'Snails' a great choice for those who appreciate homemade baking. It is perfect for cozy evenings as well as festive occasions, bringing warmth and pleasant flavor.
1
Mash a portion of cottage cheese (120 g) with egg yolks and 1/3 sugar (you can add more for a sweeter dough). Add baking soda or powder. Gradually mix in the flour. Leave the resulting dough in the refrigerator for an hour.
- Cottage cheese: 180 g
- Egg yolk: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 35 g
- Baking powder: pinch
- Wheat flour: 80 g
2
Mix the remaining cottage cheese and sugar. You can add sour cream or milk if the filling is not soft enough.
- Cottage cheese: 180 g
- Sugar: 35 g
3
Preheat the oven to 180–200 degrees. Roll out the dough to 3–5 mm, place the filling on half of the dough, cover with the other half. Roll into a log and cut into cookies (about 1 cm). Bake in the oven for 20–25 minutes.
- Wheat flour: 80 g