Krusczyki

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
3. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls; roll in the chopped walnuts. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Interesting Facts

• Krusciki are a Polish treat traditionally served on special occasions like weddings, baptisms, and Christmas.
• Krusciki are usually made with walnuts, but they can also be made with other nuts and even poppy seeds.
• Krusciki are a popular dessert in Poland, and they are also becoming popular in other parts of Europe.