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Romanian Fried Ribbon Cookies

Name: Romanian Fried Ribbon Cookies
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 600 g flour; 3 eggs; 200 g sour cream; 30 g butter; 70 g sugar; 1 tbsp rum essence; 1 tbsp vanilla essence; 50 ml milk; pinch of salt; 500 ml oil for frying; powdered sugar for dusting

Minciunele are crispy, aromatic ribbon-shaped cookies made from a delicate dough without yeast, fried in oil and dusted with powdered sugar. They evoke childhood memories and festive moments.

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Servings

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Prep

45 min

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Cook

20 min

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Total

1 h 5 min (plus 30 min rest)

🥘Ingredients

servings

Mixture

For frying and garnish

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🥗Vegetarian🐟Pescatarian💪High-protein🥦Clean eating

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Yield

40-50 pieces minciunele (~1.2 kg)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 7-10 days in a metal tin for crispness.

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Freezer

Freezing not recommended (lose crispness).

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per piece (approx. 40 g)

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Calories

150 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

1 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Coffee or tea

🥂Sweet red wine or mulled wine

🥂Hot chocolate

🥂Fruit preserves

💡Variations

With lemon: add grated lemon zest for citrus aroma.

With cinnamon: sprinkle cinnamon over sugar for spiced flavor.

Filled: cut into strips and fill with walnuts or jam.