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Carrot Hazelnut Biscuits
Crumbly sweet carrot hazelnut biscuits

Carrot Hazelnut Tea Biscuits

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Though technically a 'pogácsa', this is a sweet tea biscuit—a love child of carrot cake and shortbread. Carrots add moisture and sweetness, hazelnuts add crunch and aroma, and butter binds it all. An ideal afternoon snack proving vegetables belong in dessert.
🕒 Prep Time 50 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 375 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grater
  • Bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • Cutter/Glass
  • Baking sheet

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Tree Nuts

Instructions

1 ✓

Dry: Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and sugars.

Tip: Mix baking powder well for even rise.
2 ✓

Crumble: Rub in cold butter quickly.

Tip: Keep butter cold.
3 ✓

Mix-ins: Stir in ground nuts and carrots.

Tip: No need to squeeze carrots here; dough needs moisture.
4 ✓

Dough: Add egg and sour cream. Knead briefly to a ball.

Tip: Stop once combined to avoid toughness.
5 ✓

Chill: Wrap and fridge 30 mins.

Tip: Hydrates flour, hardens butter.
6 ✓

Shape: Roll to 1/2-inch, cut. Place on parchment.

Tip: Space them out; they puff up.
7 ✓

Bake: 350°F (180°C) for 12-15 mins until edges barely color.

Tip: Don't overbake; they firm up as they cool.
8 ✓

Finish: Toss in vanilla powdered sugar while warm.

Tip: Stores well.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use walnuts?
Absolutely! Gives a more classic flavor.
Why chill the dough?
It's shortcrust. Chilling solidifies butter so cookies keep their shape and don't spread.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Cold Butter (plus 2 tbsp)
  • 1.5 cups Finely Grated Carrots
  • 1 cup Ground Hazelnuts
  • 2/3 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2.5 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 packet Vanilla Sugar (or 1 tsp Vanilla Extract)