Ishler thalers
6 servings
180 minutes
Ishlerskie talers are exquisite European cookies from Austria, valued for their crispy texture and rich flavor. The secret of their charm lies in the combination of fragrant nuts, cinnamon, and cloves that fill the pastry with a warm, spicy character. The delicate shortcrust pastry absorbs butter, creating a velvety base. Strawberry jam adds fruity freshness, while rich dark chocolate provides luxurious depth of flavor. These cookies are often served with tea or coffee and can be found on festive tables where they delight guests. Topped with nuts, they not only look appetizing but also offer unique pleasure with every bite.
1
Grind the sugar into powder. Roast the nuts in a hot pan and chop them. Mix flour, powder, nuts, cinnamon, salt, zest, and cloves. Add chopped butter. Knead the dough. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
- Brown sugar: 150 g
- Hazelnuts (forest nuts): 130 g
- Wheat flour: 250 g
- Cloves: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Cinnamon: to taste
- Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon
- Butter: 240 g
2
Roll out the dough. Cut out circles (about 5 cm). Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Butter: 240 g
3
Melt the chocolate in a water bath. Spread the cooled cookies with jam. Dip in chocolate and sprinkle with nuts.
- Dark chocolate: 150 g
- Strawberry jam (preserve): 100 g
- Hazelnuts (forest nuts): 130 g