Delicate, crumbly butter cookies sandwiched with apricot jam and dusted in powdered sugar — a beloved Serbian holiday cookie.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: decorative plate
Garnishes: powdered sugar, apricot jam peek
Accompaniments: Turkish coffee, milk
Instructions
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1
Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla.
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2
Sift flour, cornstarch, and salt together. Gradually mix into the butter mixture to form a soft dough.
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3
Refrigerate dough 30 minutes for easier handling.
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4
Roll out dough 5mm thick, cut small rounds. Place on lined baking sheets.
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5
Bake at 170C for 10-12 minutes until barely golden — they should stay pale.
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6
Cool completely. Sandwich pairs together with apricot jam. Roll generously in powdered sugar.
Did You Know?
Serbian vanilice are so popular during the holidays that bakeries start producing them weeks in advance, and families compete for the most delicate texture.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- small round cookie cutter
- wire rack
Garnishing
powdered sugar, apricot jam peek
Accompaniments
Turkish coffee, milk
The Story Behind Vanilice
Vanilice reflect the Austro-Hungarian pastry influence on Serbian cuisine. These cookies became an essential part of the Serbian Christmas cookie table alongside other Central European favorites. Their delicate, melt-in-the-mouth texture makes them the most beloved Serbian holiday sweet.
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