Kieffles Cookie Recipe

"This Hungarian Kieffles Cookies Recipe is a cherished family recipe from my friend. She was kind enough to share her recipe that has been handed down through the ages. Fruit filled light pastry cookie is a delight. Kniffles, Kiffles, or Kieffles The recipe from my friend was written out on a recipe card and the title was Kniffles. I asked if the “k” was silent. She said they have always pronounced the “k”. After making the pastry cookie, I started to do a bit of research to find out more. Everywhere I searched came up with nothing. Then one day, I decided to ask about them in a German recipes group hoping someone would know what this recipe was. People kept saying it is Kiffles. Then I posted the recipe ingredients, and a wonderful lady posted a newspaper clipping with a recipe for Kieffles. It was the same recipe I made! Eureka they are called Kieffles. However, it seems that this might be spelled a few different ways as well. Kniffles, Keiffles or Kiffles or Kiffli. Either way, here is a recipe for a delightful delicate pastry cookie. "

Preparation Time15 min

Cooking Time20 min

Cooking MethodOven