Orizovi Kurabiyki — Bulgarian Rice Cookies
Orizovi Kurabiyki are traditional Bulgarian cookies made with rice flour — beautifully golden, delightfully crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. Naturally gluten-free and completely plant-based, these simple treats have a lovely mild sweetness and delicate texture that pairs perfectly with tea or coffee. Dusted with cocoa powder for that classic two-tone look — simple, wholesome, and utterly delicious!
Shared by harzel
Time
30 min
Serves
5
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- #Cookie Dough;
- 250 g fine rice flour.. 80–100 g powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 80 ml sunflower oil or other neutral vegetable oil
- 40–50 ml plant milk (oat, soy, or almond — unsweetened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract.. ½ tsp lemon zest — optional, brightens flavour
- ¼ tsp baking powder.. Pinch of fine sea salt
- #Classic Finish;
- 1–2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder — for dusting
- Extra powdered sugar — optional
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together rice flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt. Ensure no lumps remain — rice flour can clump easily.
- 2
Form the dough: Pour in oil, plant milk, vanilla, and lemon zest. Stir gently with a spoon until a soft, smooth dough forms. It should hold together without cracking — add 1 tsp more milk if too dry, or 1 tbsp extra rice flour if too sticky. Do not overwork — this keeps cookies tender.
- 3
Shape: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pinch off equal portions of dough, roll into smooth balls, then flatten gently into thick discs about 5–6 cm wide. Arrange on the baking sheet — they spread slightly, so leave space between them.
- 4
Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are just faintly golden — centres will still look pale and soft. Do not overbake — they firm up as they cool! Let cool completely on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before moving — rice flour cookies are delicate while warm.
- 5
Dust & serve: Once fully cool, place cocoa powder in a fine sieve and dust generously over the top of each cookie — creating that beautiful golden-and-brown marbled look. Enjoy with tea or coffee!