Khrustyky (Angel Wings)
Ingredients
1 egg
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Method
1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
2. Beat together egg, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until light. Stir in flour and melted butter until well blended.
3. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.
5. Combine confectioners’ sugar and cinnamon. While still warm, roll cookies in the sugar mixture.
The result is a delicate and crispy cookie that is perfect for any occasion.
Potential changes & improvements
There are many potential changes and improvements that can be made to this recipe. For example, you could try using a different type of flour, such as whole wheat or almond flour. You could also add some chopped nuts or dried fruit to the dough before baking.
What other food it works well with
Khrustyky goes well with a variety of other foods. Try serving them with a cup of tea or coffee, or alongside a scoop of ice cream for a delicious dessert.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake when making this recipe is to not bake the cookies long enough. Be sure to bake them until they are golden brown, otherwise they will be too soft.
Nutritional Information
This recipe is relatively high in calories and fat, due to the use of butter and confectioners’ sugar. However, it is low in sodium and does not contain any cholesterol.