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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- 2 3/4 cups (350 g) all-purpose flour
- 7 oz (200 g) butter
- 3/4 cup (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: Baking
- Cuisine: Croatian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20