Introducing Fleischmann’s Kifle, a delightful treat straight from the heart of German culinary tradition, now brought to your kitchen to enchant your taste buds and delight your loved ones! ๐ฉ๐ช๐ช
Recipe Overview:
- Name: Fleischmann’s Kifle
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, German, European, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Christmas, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Aggregated Rating: 5/5 (based on 1 review)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup water
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 stick butter
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1 cup dates
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 157.8
- Fat: 9.3g
- Saturated Fat: 4.4g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
- Sodium: 36.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 17.5g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Sugar: 8.7g
- Protein: 2.7g
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare Yeast Mixture:
- Mix sour cream and water in a bowl, heating until warm (105 to 115ยฐF).
- Stir in yeast and let it stand for about 3 minutes until dissolved. Set aside.
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Prepare Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine butter and 1/2 cup of flour.
- Add the sour cream mixture to the bowl and stir.
- Incorporate egg yolks and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
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Chill Dough:
- Divide the dough into 3 equal parts and wrap each in plastic wrap.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 3 days.
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Prepare Filling:
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract while continuing to beat until very stiff but not dry.
- Stir in ground walnuts and chopped dates (or pitted dates, snipped) or mini chocolate chips.
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Assembly:
- Preheat the oven to 375ยฐF.
- Lightly dust a work surface with sugar.
- Roll out each piece of dough into a 12-inch circle and cut into 8 wedges.
- Spread each wedge with approximately 1 tablespoon of the prepared filling.
- Roll up from the wide end to form crescents.
- Place the crescents on greased baking sheets with the points facing down.
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Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Cool and Serve:
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the baking sheets and allow them to cool on wire racks.
- Serve and enjoy the delightful Fleischmann’s Kifle cookies with your favorite beverage or as a sweet treat any time of the day!
Notes:
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for freshness.
- Feel free to experiment with different fillings such as nuts, dried fruits, or chocolate chips to customize the flavor to your liking.
- Perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or simply as a special treat for your family and friends, these Fleischmann’s Kifle cookies are sure to be a hit!
