Pieguski are charming little Polish cookies studded with chocolate, nuts, and raisins—each “freckle” adding bursts of flavor to a buttery, crumbly dough. Lightly sweet and crisp around the edges, yet tender inside, these cookies are perfect for snacking, tea time, or packing for lunchboxes.
Traditionally, pieguski are simple, rustic cookies that highlight the combination of textures and flavors rather than elaborate decoration. In this version, walnuts add crunch, raisins add chewiness, and chocolate chunks create little pockets of indulgence, making every bite satisfying and nostalgic. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, pieguski are a beloved classic in Polish home baking.
Yield: about 20-30 cookies
Ingredients
- 200g cake flour
- 120g unsalted butter
- 70g sugar
- 1 egg
- 2g baking powder
- 50g walnuts
- 50g raisins
- 80g chocolate chips / chunks
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (top & bottom heat). Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
2. Roughly chop the hazelnuts and raisins. Chop the milk chocolate into small chunks. Set aside
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter with the sugar until smooth and creamy. This should take about 2 minutes.
4. Add the egg and mix just until combined.
5. Sift the flour and baking powder into the butter mixture and mix again until a smooth dough forms. Do not overmix.
6. Gently fold in the walnuts, raisins, and the chocolate chunks.
7. Scoop portions of dough about the size of a walnut and place them on the baking trays, leaving space between each cookie.
8. Lightly flatten each one and press a few reserved chocolate pieces on top.
9. Bake for about 15 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.
10. Remove the cookies from the oven. After a few minutes, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies are crisp and crumbly, similar to shortbread.
- They store well in an airtight container for several days.
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