Moldovan Gogoș Cookies

Ingredients

• Whole egg 4 pieces
• Powdered Sugar 5 oz
• Butter 5 oz
• Wheat Flour 10 oz
• Chicken Egg 1 piece
• Walnuts 0 oz
• Marinated cherries 5 oz
• Sugar 5 oz

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Whisk the egg yolks with powdered sugar until pale, then add the softened butter and mix until smooth.

Step 3

Gradually add the sifted flour and knead until a smooth dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for half an hour.

Step 4

Chop the walnuts using a blender or meat grinder.

Step 5

Lightly beat the egg with a fork.

Step 6

Roll out the dough on a floured surface.

Step 7

Cut out round cookies and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 8

In the center of each cookie, make an indentation with your finger, brush the cookies with egg, and sprinkle them with walnuts. Place in an oven preheated to 355°F for 15–20 minutes.

Step 9

Pour the cherries and sugar into a saucepan, place it over low heat, and cook for 15 minutes.

Step 10

Place a cherry in the center of each baked cookie.