🇭🇺 Hungarian Poppy Seed Puff Pastry Cookies
These delicate Hungarian poppy seed cookies are flaky, buttery pastries made with crisp Puff Pastry and a sweet filling of Poppy Seeds. They’re inspired by traditional Central European pastries often served during holidays and coffee breaks. ☕🥐
⏱ Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Bake: 15–18 minutes
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Serves: 20–24 cookies
🧾 Ingredients
Pastry
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1 sheet thawed Puff Pastry
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1 Egg (for egg wash)
Poppy Seed Filling
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½ cup ground Poppy Seeds
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¼ cup Sugar
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2 tbsp Milk
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1 tbsp Butter
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½ tsp Vanilla Extract
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1 tsp grated Lemon Zest
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Filling
In a small saucepan combine:
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poppy seeds
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sugar
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milk
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butter
Heat gently for 2–3 minutes, stirring until thick.
Remove from heat and mix in vanilla and lemon zest. Let cool.
2️⃣ Roll the Pastry
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
Roll the puff pastry into a rectangle and spread the poppy seed filling evenly across it.
3️⃣ Shape the Cookies
Roll the pastry into a tight log and slice into 1–1.5 cm rounds.
Place slices on a lined baking sheet.
4️⃣ Egg Wash
Beat the egg and brush lightly over the pastries for a golden finish.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake 15–18 minutes until the cookies are puffed and golden brown.
Let cool slightly before serving.
🍪 Serving Ideas
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Dust with powdered sugar
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Serve with tea or coffee
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Add a drizzle of honey or glaze
🌟 Tips
✔ Grind poppy seeds for a smoother filling.
✔ Chill the rolled pastry 10 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
✔ Add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture.
If you want, I can also show you:
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Traditional Hungarian poppy seed rolls (Bejgli)
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3-ingredient puff pastry poppy seed cookies
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The bakery trick that makes puff pastry extra flaky.