Orange Filled Cookies
4 servings
60 minutes
Orange-filled cookies are a delicate treat with a bright citrus flavor and aroma. Its roots go back to European culinary traditions where juicy fruits harmoniously combine with baked goods. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, it evokes warm sunny days. The orange filling adds a refreshing tang that balances the sweetness of the dough. This delicacy is perfect for tea or coffee and makes a wonderful addition to cozy family evenings. It is quite simple to prepare, and the result is impressive – its exquisite taste and appealing appearance make it a favorite dessert for many. Interestingly, the whole orange is used including the peel, giving the cookies a slight zestiness. This is not just a sweet treat but a true gastronomic pleasure infused with the sunny energy of citrus.
1
Whisk the egg, add 5 tablespoons of sugar, and whisk again.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Sugar: 225 g
2
Add butter, vegetable oil, sour cream, and sifted flour with baking powder to the egg mixture. Knead a soft, elastic dough.
- Butter: 50 g
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
- Sour cream: 3 tablespoons
- Wheat flour: 250 g
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
3
Divide the dough into 4 parts, cover with plastic wrap, and put in the refrigerator.
4
Wash the orange, wipe it, and grind it in a meat grinder (no need to peel).
- Oranges: 1 piece
5
Mix the twisted orange with 100 g of sugar and starch. Place in a pan and cook until thickened (the process takes 1-2 minutes). Cool down.
- Sugar: 225 g
- Starch: 1 tablespoon
6
Roll out a piece of chilled dough into a rectangle, spread 1/4 of the orange filling evenly.
- Oranges: 1 piece
7
Carefully roll it into a roll.
8
Cut with a sharp knife into pieces (about 3-4 cm). Do the same with the remaining dough.
9
Bake the cookies at 180 degrees for 15-20 minutes.