Hard cookies (zatyazhne pechyvo) are a category of cookies made from elastic, low-fat dough that is laminated (sheeted and folded) to create a layered structure. They are less sweet and less crumbly than sugar cookies, with a snappy texture. Examples include Maria and Zoo Animal cookies.Discover more about hard cookie recipes — in the articles below.
What is Biscotti? Biscotti is a traditional Italian almond cookie produced by the distinctive twice-baked method — first as a log, then sliced and baked… Read More »Biscotti — Italian twice-baked almond cookies for dipping in coffee or wine
Maria cookie (Марія) is a classic GOST galette-type hard (drawn-out) cookie — one of the simplest and most widely produced biscuits in the post-Soviet confectionery… Read More »Maria Cracker Cookie GOST Recipe
Zoo Animal Cookies (Зоологічне) is a classic GOST hard (drawn-out) cookie recipe — one of the most recognizable Soviet-era biscuits. These small cookies are stamped… Read More »Zoo Animal Cookies (Hard Type) GOST Recipe