"Grandpa's Moustache" Croatian Cookies

"Grandpa's Moustache" Croatian Cookies

"Grandpa's Mustaches" were a huge success in our family with their perfectly balanced taste, soft and beautiful texture, and the children were also delighted by their name. Originally from Croatia, these homemade cookies are very popular, and I guarantee that they are rightfully so.

You can use any jam or preserve you like; I use currant jam for better contrast. The way they look on a festive table is truly eye-catching, and they taste amazing. We are divided in opinion on whether to call them "grandfather's mustache" cookies or homemade cakes, as they fall somewhere in between. But no matter what you call them, they are delicious and look fantastic.

Ingredients

Egg
2 pieces
Sugar
90 g
Butter
100 g
(softened, at room temperature)
Buttermilk/Youghurt/Kefir
60 g
White flour
300 g
Vanilla Extract
1 tsp
Salt
0.25 tsp
Baking powder
1 tsp
Cacao powder
1 tbsp
Jam
6 tbsp
Powdered sugar
2 tbsp

Step by step

Step 1

Separate the egg whites from the yolks into 2 large bowls.

"Grandpa's Moustache" Croatian Cookies - Step 1
Step 2

In the first bowl with the egg yolks, prepare the dough by adding 60g of sugar, 1 tsp of vanilla essence, and 0.25 tsp of salt. Mix well with a whisk.

"Grandpa's Moustache" Croatian Cookies - Step 2
Step 3

Add 100g of soft butter and 60g of buttermilk/yogurt, then mix again.

"Grandpa's Moustache" Croatian Cookies - Step 3
Step 4

Finally, add 270g of flour and 1 tsp of baking powder.

"Grandpa's Moustache" Croatian Cookies - Step 4
Step 5

Mix the dough with a spoon or spatula until all ingredients are incorporated, then use your hands to knead it into a soft and non-sticky dough.

"Grandpa's Moustache" Croatian Cookies - Step 5
Step 6

Place the dough in a bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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Step 7

Meanwhile, beat the 2 egg whites from the second bowl with a mixer until fluffy white foam is formed.

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Step 8

Gradually add 30g of sugar while continuing to mix until it dissolves, forming a firm and uniform meringue.

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Step 9

Add 30g of flour and 1 tbsp of cocoa powder to the meringue.

"Grandpa's Moustache" Croatian Cookies - Step 9
Step 10

Then mix carefully until fully incorporated and no lumps remain.

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Step 11

Take the dough from the refrigerator and divide it into 2 equal pieces.

"Grandpa's Moustache" Croatian Cookies - Step 11
Step 12

Dip each piece in flour and use your fingers to shape it into a small rectangle.

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Step 13

Then use a rolling pin to stretch it into a large 30x20cm rectangle.

In the process, shape the edges with your palms, to get a nice rectangle, without fringes.

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Step 14

Spread 3 tbsp of jam or preserve evenly over the entire surface of the dough.

"Grandpa's Moustache" Croatian Cookies - Step 14
Step 15

Carefully roll the long edges on both sides of the rectangle, leaving a 2-3cm wide space in the middle.

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Step 16

Move the rolled dough to an oven tray lined with baking paper.

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Step 17

Repeat with the second piece of dough, then place it on the tray next to the first roll.

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Step 18

In the empty space between the rolls, carefully put the previously prepared cocoa meringue using a teaspoon.

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Step 19

Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Leave to cool completely in the pan after taking them out of the oven.

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Step 20

Decorate with powdered sugar using a small sieve, focusing only on the rolled edges and being careful not to powder the middle of the cocoa.

"Grandpa's Moustache" Croatian Cookies - Step 20
Step 21

Cut cookies about 2 cm wide with a knife, resembling the perfect section of grandfather's mustaches.

Enjoy and try to stop yourself in time, because they are just too good!

I would recommend preparing a double portion if you have a hungry family!

Good appetite!

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Quantity: 20 pieces
Prep time: 60 min
Difficulty: intermediate
Ready in: 60 min
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Collections: Cookies, Cakes, Desserts

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Comments

jayholl
jayholl 28 Jun 2024, 20:56

Surely instead of 14 tsp of salt, it's supposed to be 1/4 tsp salt...

jayholl
jayholl jayholl 28 Jun 2024, 20:57

Under the US units tab