Description
These Croatian crescents are made with a flavorful dough infused with rum, citrus zest, and vanilla, then coated in nuts and filled with chocolate. Perfectly soft and aromatic after a day or two.
Ingredients
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- 12.3 oz (350 g) all-purpose flour
- 7 oz (200 g) butter
- 5.2 oz (150 g) sugar
- 1 vanilla bean pod
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1/2 orange
- 1 egg
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tbsp rum
- 2 egg whites (for dipping)
- Ground almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts (for coating)
- Dark chocolate, melted (for filling)
- White chocolate, melted (for filling)
- 2 drops almond extract (optional, for white chocolate filling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix butter with sugar and seeds from the vanilla bean until creamy.
- Add the egg, egg yolks, lemon zest, orange zest, and rum. Mix well to combine.
- Gradually add sifted flour and mix until the dough comes together. It will be soft and pliable.
- Form the dough into small balls, about the size of a walnut.
- Dip each ball into lightly beaten egg whites, then roll in ground almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts to coat.
- Place the coated balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Melt the dark and white chocolate separately. Add 2 drops of almond extract to the white chocolate if desired.
- Once the cookies are cool, sandwich them together with a small amount of melted chocolate or marmalade.
- Let the chocolate set before serving. The cookies are best enjoyed after a day or two when the flavors have melded together.
Notes
These cookies are best after a day or two when the flavors meld together. Store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh. You can substitute marmalade for chocolate if desired. Experiment with different nuts for coating to vary the flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Croatian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20