Quince Cookies Recipe

Directions

1. For Dough
2. 1
   In a bowl, cream the softened butter with powdered sugar until smooth.
3. 2
   Add the egg and mix well. Gradually incorporate the flour until a homogeneous dough forms.
4. 3
   Cover the dough and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
5. 4
   For Filling
6. 5
   Grate the quinces and drizzle with lemon juice to prevent browning.
7. 6
   In a saucepan, stew the grated quinces with sugar until softened.
8. 7
   Stir in chopped walnuts and cinnamon, then allow the mixture to cool.
9. 8
   Assemble Cookies
10. 9
    Shape the dough into twelve balls.
11. 10
    Make a deep indentation in each ball, fill it with a teaspoon of the prepared quince filling, and gently seal the edges.
12. 11
    Place the filled balls on a baking sheet with the sealed side down. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 20-25 minutes until lightly golden.
13. 12
    Allow the cookies to cool completely and dust with powdered sugar.