All the cookies you need for your Christmas Cookie boxes: Starting with a stunning European classic from cookie queen Zoë François's new book, Zoë Bakes Cookies
Sarah, I love this post and recipe. As someone who is in a marriage that brings Jewish (Lithuanian) and Christian (Hungarian) tradition together, I really identify with the story behind the recipe. My MiL has shared some of their rugelach recipes over the years and I've tried many variations. This one is reminiscent of my own Nagyi and Great-Aunts' recipe for kifli with both poppy seeds AND lekvar! But I've never tried it with puff pastry so I'm adding that variation to my holiday baking! Hugs to you. Marian
PS - I knew we had more than a love of all things cooking and Hungarian in common - I can also easily walk past an entire dessert table and not touch a thing unless it's truly special and worth the sugar. :-)
Marian, I love learning this next layer about your family heritage! Lithuanian x Hungarian, there must be some powerhouse bakers in your line.
and about the pastry displays --and you are picky you learn quickly, what textures and visuals equal deliciousness. You learn to suss out the frosting, the fillings, the flakiness and assessed without even getting close if it's going to be worth it. It's a fun secret skill. ✨
Love this post and love the recipe! I can taste them already. 10/10
Thank you for the wonderful note, Sheryl!
Sarah, I love this post and recipe. As someone who is in a marriage that brings Jewish (Lithuanian) and Christian (Hungarian) tradition together, I really identify with the story behind the recipe. My MiL has shared some of their rugelach recipes over the years and I've tried many variations. This one is reminiscent of my own Nagyi and Great-Aunts' recipe for kifli with both poppy seeds AND lekvar! But I've never tried it with puff pastry so I'm adding that variation to my holiday baking! Hugs to you. Marian
PS - I knew we had more than a love of all things cooking and Hungarian in common - I can also easily walk past an entire dessert table and not touch a thing unless it's truly special and worth the sugar. :-)
Marian, I love learning this next layer about your family heritage! Lithuanian x Hungarian, there must be some powerhouse bakers in your line.
and about the pastry displays --and you are picky you learn quickly, what textures and visuals equal deliciousness. You learn to suss out the frosting, the fillings, the flakiness and assessed without even getting close if it's going to be worth it. It's a fun secret skill. ✨
Boldog karácsonyt!!
Zoe is indeed such a phenomenon, as you stated! I've always adored her approach and have no doubt these cookies are divine.
It's truly a joy to witness a woman so contagiously free and buoyant in life!
I absolutely love these, and not just for Christmas.