Union Cookies
6 servings
90 minutes
'Soyuznoye' cookies are a true symbol of Soviet confectionery tradition. They emerged in an era when simplicity of recipes combined with exquisite taste. Light, airy layers of thin dough soaked in fragrant jam create a harmonious blend of sweetness and tartness. The top layer coated with thick chocolate adds a rich, slightly bitter note that highlights the sweetness of the filling. These cookies are perfect for family tea gatherings and festive tables, delighting with their tender texture and depth of flavor. 'Soyuznoye' remains a sweet memory of warm, cozy moments that evoke nostalgia for times gone by.
1
Margarine, sugar, and eggs are whipped in an enamel pot with a pastry whisk until the mixture is homogeneous and the sugar crystals are significantly reduced.
- Margarine: 200 g
- Sugar: 1 glass
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
2
Add flour and mix the entire mass well. It will be somewhat liquid, and it needs to be spread thinly on a baking tray or pastry sheet.
- Wheat flour: 2 glasss
3
Bake in a hot oven at 220–240 degrees for 10–12 minutes. It's important that the product does not dry out.
4
The prepared layers (there should be 5-6) are smeared with jam and glued together. The top layer is not glued.
- Fruit butter (povidlo): 4 tablespoons
5
A small weight (press) should be placed on the glued layers for 30-40 minutes.
6
Then the pressure is removed and the top layer is poured with heated chocolate, quickly leveling it with a knife, as the chocolate hardens immediately.
- Chocolate: 100 g
7
The pastry is cut into equal-sized portions, which can be square, cubical, or diamond-shaped. If you add 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder to half of the dough during mixing, you can alternate light layers with chocolate ones.
