Hera Cookies Recipes-: Traditional Hungarian Butter Cookies with Chocolate or Jam

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Step into the world of European baking with these delightful Hera Cookies, a cherished Hungarian treat known for their tender texture and rich flavor. Made uniquely with hard-boiled egg yolks, these butter cookies offer a melt-in-the-mouth experience that's both nostalgic and indulgent. Whether you prefer them dipped in silky chocolate or adorned with a dollop of fruity jam, Hera Cookies are perfect for festive occasions, afternoon tea, or simply when you crave a touch of sweetness. Let's embark on this baking journey and bring a piece of Hungarian tradition to your kitchen!

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Ingredients-:

1.      6 hardboiled egg yolks

2.      170 gram Unsalted butter

3.      140 gram icing sugar

4.      280 gram all purpose flour

5.      1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

6.      1 teaspoon vanilla extract

        i) For dipping-

            150 gram dark or milk chocolate

        Or

        ii) For spreading-

            150 gram blue berry Jam

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Directions-:

1.      Add butter and sugar to a medium bowl.

2.      Put egg yolks into a mesh sieve or push into a bowl with a rubber spatula (affiliate link) or the back of the spoon.

3.      Beat with an electric mixer (affiliate link) until smooth for about 25-30 seconds.

4.      Stir in vanilla extract, lemon zest, salt and mix until just combined.

5.      Add the flour and mix with your hands for about 2 minutes, until everything comes together.

6.      Form into ball, roll up the dough in plastic wrap (affiliate link) & chill for 2 hours until firm.

7.      Preheat oven (affiliate link) on 175 degree centigrade for 15 minutes.

8.      Line a baking tray with butter paper

9.      Roll out the dough on a lightly flour surface to 0.7 cm thickness and cut             cookies into desire shapes.

10.   Place the cookies on the tray and bake at 175 degree centigrade for about 15-    18 minutes until cookies are slightly golden brown at the edges.

11.   Using an offset spatula carefully transfer the cookies ( they are still soft but they    harden as they cool) to a wire rack to cool completely

12.   Melt chocolate in a small bowl over a pan with shimming water.

13.   Dip /2 of each cookie in the chocolate and place on baking sheet lined with butter paper. Let them set at room temperature until chocolate hardens.

14. If you want spread blue berry jam then let spread the jam when you giving shape to the cookies before baking.

15. Lastly after the cookies cooled down put a little amount of jam as topping

Hera Cookies are more than just a sweet treat—they're a bite of Hungarian heritage. Their unique preparation with hard-boiled egg yolks sets them apart, offering a delicate texture that's hard to resist. Whether you choose the richness of chocolate or the fruity burst of jam, these cookies are sure to impress. Bake a batch, share with loved ones, and savor the timeless flavors of tradition.

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