Polish · Dessert
Rogaliki (Polish Croissant Cookies)
Delicate Polish cookies made with cream cheese dough, filled with jam and rolled into crescent shapes, then dusted with powdered sugar. These tender, buttery cookies are perfect for holidays and special occasions with their flaky texture and sweet filling.
The Method
Instructions
Alright, let's start by grabbing a medium sized bowl. Into that, toss in your egg yolks, cream cheese, and baking powder. Use a hand held mixer to blend everything together until it's smooth and creamy. You'll notice the mixture getting a bit thicker as the cream cheese incorporates, which is exactly what we want.
Now comes the flour. Begin adding it slowly, little by little, while continuing to mix gently. At first, the dough will be quite sticky and soft, but as you add more flour, it will start to look a bit like wood chips or coarse crumbs,that's your sign to stop using the mixer. From here on out, ditch the blender and roll up your sleeves because it's time to get hands on. Use your hands to gently knead the dough right there in the bowl or on a clean surface until it comes together into a smooth, pliable ball. Don't worry if it feels a bit crumbly at first, keep kneading gently and it will come together beautifully.
Once your dough feels just right, shape it into a log or roll. Wrap it tightly in foil and pop it in the freezer for about 15 minutes. This little chill time helps the dough relax and makes it easier to roll out later. While the dough is chilling, go ahead and preheat your oven to 375 degrees . This way the oven will be perfectly hot and ready when your little croissant cookies are shaped and on their tray.
After 15 minutes, pull the dough out of the freezer and unwrap it. Cut the log into two even pieces to make the rolling easier to manage. Now, take one portion and roll it out on a lightly floured surface until it's about a quarter of an inch thick. Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, slice the dough into triangles that are roughly 3 inches wide at the base. This size works great to hold that delicious jam filling and roll up nicely.
Next, grab a small spoonful of your favorite jam,something fruity and slightly tart works wonders here,and place it right in the center of each triangle. Now for the fun part: gently roll each triangle from the wide base toward the point, shaping it into that classic croissant curve. Don't worry if they aren't perfect; rustic and homemade always tastes better!
Once rolled, place your croissants on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet. Make sure to space them a bit apart because they'll puff slightly while baking. Slide the tray into your preheated oven and bake for about 10 to 12 minutes , or until the croissants turn a lovely golden brown color. Keep an eye on them near the end because ovens can behave differently.
When they're done, take the cookies out of the oven and transfer them to a wire rack or plate to cool for a few minutes. While they're still a bit warm, sprinkle a generous dusting of powdered sugar over the top. It adds a beautiful snowy finish and a touch of sweetness that makes these treats irresistible.
Repeat this whole rolling, filling, and baking process with the remaining dough. All together, this recipe will give you about 3 batches of 20 cookies each, so you'll end up with roughly 60 delightful rogaliki to enjoy or share. Trust me, these little Polish croissant cookies are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, or whenever you need a sweet little pick me up!
Now comes the flour. Begin adding it slowly, little by little, while continuing to mix gently. At first, the dough will be quite sticky and soft, but as you add more flour, it will start to look a bit like wood chips or coarse crumbs,that's your sign to stop using the mixer. From here on out, ditch the blender and roll up your sleeves because it's time to get hands on. Use your hands to gently knead the dough right there in the bowl or on a clean surface until it comes together into a smooth, pliable ball. Don't worry if it feels a bit crumbly at first, keep kneading gently and it will come together beautifully.
Once your dough feels just right, shape it into a log or roll. Wrap it tightly in foil and pop it in the freezer for about 15 minutes. This little chill time helps the dough relax and makes it easier to roll out later. While the dough is chilling, go ahead and preheat your oven to 375 degrees . This way the oven will be perfectly hot and ready when your little croissant cookies are shaped and on their tray.
After 15 minutes, pull the dough out of the freezer and unwrap it. Cut the log into two even pieces to make the rolling easier to manage. Now, take one portion and roll it out on a lightly floured surface until it's about a quarter of an inch thick. Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, slice the dough into triangles that are roughly 3 inches wide at the base. This size works great to hold that delicious jam filling and roll up nicely.
Next, grab a small spoonful of your favorite jam,something fruity and slightly tart works wonders here,and place it right in the center of each triangle. Now for the fun part: gently roll each triangle from the wide base toward the point, shaping it into that classic croissant curve. Don't worry if they aren't perfect; rustic and homemade always tastes better!
Once rolled, place your croissants on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet. Make sure to space them a bit apart because they'll puff slightly while baking. Slide the tray into your preheated oven and bake for about 10 to 12 minutes , or until the croissants turn a lovely golden brown color. Keep an eye on them near the end because ovens can behave differently.
When they're done, take the cookies out of the oven and transfer them to a wire rack or plate to cool for a few minutes. While they're still a bit warm, sprinkle a generous dusting of powdered sugar over the top. It adds a beautiful snowy finish and a touch of sweetness that makes these treats irresistible.
Repeat this whole rolling, filling, and baking process with the remaining dough. All together, this recipe will give you about 3 batches of 20 cookies each, so you'll end up with roughly 60 delightful rogaliki to enjoy or share. Trust me, these little Polish croissant cookies are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, or whenever you need a sweet little pick me up!
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