Hungarian Shortbread Recipe – Omlos Teasutemeny

Hungarian Shortbread – Omlós Teasütemény

Ingredients

• 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
• 200 g (¾ cup + 2 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
• 100 g (½ cup) powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla sugar or vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Optional for finishing: powdered sugar, melted chocolate, or jam

Instructions

1. Cream butter & sugar
   Beat the softened butter with powdered sugar and vanilla until light and creamy.
2. Add dry ingredients
   Add flour and salt. Mix just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
3. Shape
   Form small balls, logs, or shapes using a cookie press.
   Place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
4. Bake
   Bake at 170°C / 340°F for 12–15 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden.
   Keep the tops pale for a tender texture.
5. Cool & finish
   Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar or decorate as desired.

Tips

• Chill dough briefly if too soft.
• Cookies taste even better the next day.
• Perfect with tea or coffee.

Simple, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth—a classic Hungarian favorite 🇭🇺