Traditional Masaryk’s Christmas Cookies

7. 10. 2025

We have an authentic recipe for Masaryk’s popular cookies with whole hazelnuts.

A delicacy!

Ingredients:

• 1 and ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup powdered sugar
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• ¾ cup hazelnuts
• 1 egg yolk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla paste
• ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting
• vanilla bean (optional)

Method

• First, put the whole hazelnuts in a mug and cover with lukewarm water.
• Let them stand for about an hour.
• Nuts soften slightly in water.
• In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, vanilla paste, egg yolk, and butter, cut into smaller pieces, and mix.
• Work the butter into the dough thoroughly.
• Drain the nuts and gently dry them with a kitchen towel.
• Add them to the bowl with the other ingredients.
• Work out the dough.
• Turn onto a work surface and work with your hands into a smooth, slightly sticky dough.
• Do not knead the dough for too long; once you have a smooth dough, stop working with it.
• Divide the dough in half and roll each half into an oblong cylinder with a diameter of about two inches.
• Wrap the rolls in cling film and leave them to harden in the fridge for about an hour.
• Using a sharp knife, cut the cooled rolls of dough into rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
• Line a lightly greased tray with baking paper.
• Place the wheels on a lined tray and bake in a preheated oven at 340°F for 13 minutes.
• Let the candy cool for about 5 minutes.
• While it is still warm, roll it in powdered sugar, flavored with vanilla pods (optional).

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