Imagine a festive treat that transports you straight to the cozy, snow-covered streets of Prague during the holiday season. Masarykovo Cukrovi isn't just a cookie—it's a delicate, powdery piece of Czech culinary tradition that melts in your mouth and warms your heart. These enchanting Christmas cookies have been delighting families for generations, and now you can bring this authentic European holiday magic right into your own kitchen with our foolproof recipe!
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Czech
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 300g all-purpose flour
- 150g sugar
- 100g butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients and ensure they are at room temperature, especially the butter and egg.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer or whisk.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly to form a smooth, cohesive dough.
- Knead the dough gently on a lightly floured surface until it becomes uniform and stops sticking to your hands.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle and shape.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to approximately 5mm thickness.
- Cut the dough into traditional Czech Christmas cookie shapes using cookie cutters, typically small crescents or round shapes.
- Place the shaped cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but not brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
- Once cooled, generously dust the cookies with powdered sugar using a fine mesh sieve.
- Store in an airtight container, layered with parchment paper between each layer to prevent sticking.
Tips
- Temperature is Key: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the smoothest dough consistency.
- Chill the Dough: Don't skip the refrigeration step—it makes the dough much easier to handle and prevents excessive spreading during baking.
- Flour Your Surface: Use a light dusting of flour when rolling out the dough to prevent sticking.
- Watch Baking Time Carefully: These cookies can quickly go from perfectly golden to overdone, so keep a close eye on them.
- Powdered Sugar Technique: Use a fine mesh sieve for an even, elegant dusting of powdered sugar.
- Storage Matters: Store in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to maintain their delicate texture.
- Make Ahead: These cookies actually taste better after a day or two, allowing the flavors to develop fully.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 95kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg
