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Traditional Romanian crescent cookies with Turkish delight filling
In season: Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
2 piece (medium) of Cornulețe with rahat (40 g) has 164 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 24 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 6.4 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Cornulețe with rahat are Romanian crescent-shaped cookies filled with rahat, a soft Turkish delight. Their simple dough bakes to a tender, lightly crumbly texture, while the sweet filling stays chewy. They are a familiar homemade treat in Romania, often prepared for holidays and shared with visitors.
In Romania, they are commonly served with tea or coffee; they also pair naturally with a cup of tea for English-speaking readers elsewhere. These are mostly a carbohydrate-rich sweet, with relatively little protein or fibre, so a small portion can be satisfying. For a less-heavy serving, enjoy one or two alongside unsweetened tea or coffee rather than adding another sweet.
Selected: 100 g
410
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
60g
· 22% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
16g
· 21% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 5% · Fat 36%
Vitamins
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
B5
0.25mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
40mg · 6% DV
Sodium
120mg · 5% DV
Selenium
3µg · 5% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 410 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6g
MONOUNSATURATED
5g
POLYUNSATURATED
2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 30:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (30:1).
Cornulețe with rahat are Romanian crescent-shaped cookies filled with rahat, a chewy Turkish-delight-style sweet. They are baked until lightly golden and commonly finished with powdered sugar.
Yes. In this Romanian cookie, rahat refers to the chewy confection also known as Turkish delight or lokum. It softens inside the pastry as the cookies bake, so let them cool before biting into the filling.
The dough is rolled or portioned into small pieces, filled with rahat, and shaped into crescents before baking. Once cooled, the cookies are usually dusted with powdered sugar; family recipes vary in the fat and dairy used in the dough.
The filling can escape if the rahat pieces are too large or the dough ends are not sealed. Cut the filling small, pinch the seam closed, and place each crescent seam-side down on the baking tray.
Recipes commonly use a rich, tender dough made with flour and fat, with butter, lard, or sour cream appearing in different versions. It should be pliable enough to wrap around the rahat without tearing.
Yes. Thick jam, walnut filling, or chocolate can replace rahat, although the result is a variation rather than the classic cookie. Avoid runny preserves, which can seep through the dough during baking.
Store fully cooled Cornulețe with rahat in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Keep them away from humidity, which can soften the powdered-sugar coating and change the texture of the cookies.
Yes, baked Cornulețe with rahat can be frozen once completely cool. Thaw them before serving and add fresh powdered sugar afterward if the original coating has become damp or patchy.
The crescent is the traditional shape of cornulețe, formed by wrapping a small piece of dough around the filling and curving the ends. Keeping the cookies similar in size helps them bake evenly.
They are especially associated with Romanian Christmas baking and family celebrations, but they are also served as an everyday sweet with coffee or tea. Their small size makes them easy to offer on a dessert platter.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.