Discover the rustic charm of Perişan Kurabiye, a delightful Turkish cookie that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. These cookies, also known as “Disheveled Cookies,” are loaded with a mix of raisins, chopped walnuts, and chocolate chips, giving them a wonderfully varied texture and flavor. The name comes from their unique, rough appearance, as the dough is torn into pieces rather than shaped, resulting in a charmingly disheveled look.
Why You’ll Love This: Perişan Kurabiye are not your ordinary cookies. Their haphazard shape and rich mix of ingredients create a delightful contrast of flavors and textures in every bite. They are perfect for those who appreciate a cookie that’s a little out of the ordinary, both in appearance and taste.
Perfect Occasion: These cookies are great for casual gatherings, family snacks, or as a homemade treat to share with friends. They’re also a fun baking project for kids, who will love the simple process of tearing and baking the dough.
Ingredients:
- 125g softened butter
- 1/4 teacup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 cup (200g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 teacup cornstarch
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 1 packet baking powder
- 2.5-3 cups flour
- 1 teacup raisins
- 1 teacup roughly chopped walnuts
- 1 teacup chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine butter, vegetable oil, and egg with your hands.
- Add powdered sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, baking powder, lemon juice, and flour. Knead to form a dough.
- Stir in raisins, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
- Tear off pieces of dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave them in their rough shape.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) until lightly golden.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy these Perişan Kurabiye as a delightful treat that combines the joy of rustic baking with the rich flavors of nuts, fruits, and chocolate!
