Ah, you’re thinking of Hungarian Cookie Treasures – these are delicate little sandwich-style cookies, often known as Ischler cookies (Isler keksz) in Hungary. They’re rich, buttery, and usually filled with fruit preserves or jam, then glazed with chocolate. They really live up to their name as “treasures” because every bite is a little indulgent surprise.
Here’s a traditional recipe:
🇭🇺 Hungarian Cookie Treasures (Ischler / Isler)
Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (100 g) finely ground walnuts or almonds
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
For the filling & topping:
- ½ cup apricot or raspberry jam (traditional choice)
- 6 oz (170 g) dark chocolate, melted
- Optional: chopped nuts, sprinkles, or shredded coconut for decoration