Quince Cookies
10 servings
45 minutes
Quince cookies are an exquisite dessert of Russian cuisine filled with the tenderness and aroma of Eastern gardens. Quince, known for its subtle tart notes, combined with vanilla sugar and lemon zest gives the baked goods a refreshing, balanced taste. This cookie features a light crispy crust and a soft, crumbly texture inside. Historically, quince was a popular ingredient in Russian cooking due to its health benefits and refined aroma. Such a treat is perfect with tea in a cozy home setting, creating an atmosphere of warmth and soulfulness. It is simply baked – the dough is shaped into strands with a slice of fragrant quince hidden inside and then baked to a golden crust. The cookies pair wonderfully with honey or jam, enhancing their fruity notes.
1
Mix eggs, vanilla sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth, then add softened butter, quince, grated lemon zest, and flour mixed with baking powder.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Vanilla sugar: to taste
- Icing sugar: 250 g
- Butter: 60 g
- Quince: 150 g
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Self-raising flour: 300 g
2
Roll the dough into ropes about the thickness of a finger and 6-8 cm long.
3
Grease the baking tray with butter, sprinkle with flour, and place the strips in it, each slightly cut along with a knife. Insert a long slice of quince into the cut and bake at 150 degrees.
- Butter: 60 g
- Self-raising flour: 300 g
- Quince: 150 g
