A traditional Polish snack made for Fat Thursday, this chrusciki recipe is light and crispy. This tasty deep-fried snack is also called faworki.

Like many Polish recipes, the pastry is traditionally fried in lard. You can, of course, use other oils for frying; there will be a slight difference in flavor. Even though they’re rolled in powdered sugar, the …

Feb 12, 2022 · Chruściki (already plural) are light and crispy pastries, beautifully shaped into elongated ribbons. They’re deep-fried in lard and generously sprinkled with finely powdered sugar. For the full …

Apr 10, 2016 · My Polish mother, Zosia, taught me to make these delicate Christmas cookies. She called them chrustki but others call them chrusciki, faworki, or angel wings. They’re very delicate and …

Oct 30, 2025 · This Polish recipe for chruściki, also known as angel wings or bow ties, makes a fried pastry dessert that is popular for holidays and weddings.

Dec 20, 2024 · My Angel Wing Cookie recipe brings me back to the Christmases I spent making and eating these cookies as a kid. They are decadent, crispy, and crave-worthy with the perfect hint of …

To make the dough: In a medium bowl, beat together the egg, egg yolk, rum (or brandy or whiskey), vanilla, salt, 1/4 cup of the confectioners' sugar, and sour cream until smooth. Stir in the flour to …