Wine in dessert? Yes, please. While wine is a familiar friend in savory sauces and sips while cooking, it’s often left out of the sweet course. However, this recipe changes that. These lazy wine croissants are a delightful way to bring wine into your dessert menu—without making things complicated.

wine croissant cookies on a plate with powdered sugar

Inspired by Eastern European shortbread-style doughs, this recipe uses just a few pantry staples and a splash of wine to create tender, buttery croissant cookies. Moreover, they’re stuffed with lokum (Turkish delight) and finished with a generous roll in powdered sugar. They melt in your mouth and look as good as they taste.

They’re called “lazy” because the dough comes together quickly, doesn’t require yeast or rising time, and you don’t need any fancy shaping tools. In fact, it’s the kind of bake you can throw together in under an hour—even while sipping a glass of your favorite vino.

Perfect for afternoon tea, holiday platters, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these croissants are an effortless way to add a bit of elegance to your everyday baking.

💛 Why You’ll Love These Lazy Wine Croissants

🍷 Wine-Infused Dough: Subtly aromatic and tender, thanks to the wine
🥐 Soft Shortbread Texture: Light, buttery, and easy to roll
🍬 Sweet Surprise Center: Filled with Turkish delight (lokum)
☕ Perfect with Coffee or Tea: A lovely afternoon treat
💨 Quick & Easy: From pantry to plate in under an hour
🎁 Holiday-Ready: Great for gift boxes or dessert tables

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Lazy Wine Croissants – Soft, Sweet & Surprisingly Simple

These lazy wine croissants are soft, sweet, and filled with Turkish delight. Easy to make with wine dough and finished in powdered sugar.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: French

Keyword: Balkan dessert recipe, easy vegan pastries, lazy wine croissants, powdered sugar cookies, shortbread croissants, sweet wine bakes, Turkish delight dessert, vegan holiday treats, wine cookies, wine dough cookies

Servings: 11 portions

Ingredients

½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup wine white or rosé works best
1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla sugar optional
1 dash of salt
1 package lokum Turkish delight, about 10–11 pieces

For coating:

½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2: Combine Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the wine and vegetable oil.

Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients

Gradually stir in the flour and baking powder. Then, add the sugar, vanilla sugar (if using), and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 4: Roll Out the Dough

Roll the dough out to about 1–2 cm thickness.

Step 5: Cut and Fill

Cut the dough into triangle-shaped strips. Place a piece of Turkish delight on the wider end of each triangle and roll toward the tip to form croissant shapes.

Step 6: Prepare for Baking

Transfer the croissants onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Step 7: Bake

Bake for 25 minutes or until golden.

Step 8: Coat with Sugar

Let the croissants cool slightly, then roll each one in powdered sugar to coat.
These croissants are best enjoyed the same day, but they keep well for a few days, too.

🍽️ Tips & Variations

Use fruit-flavored or nut-stuffed lokum for a twist
Swap wine with sparkling grape juice for a non-alcoholic version
Try cinnamon sugar instead of powdered sugar for a cozy finish
Add orange zest to the dough for a fragrant citrus note

These are easy to tweak based on what you have in the pantry.

💬❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these without wine?
Yes. You can substitute with sparkling grape juice, apple juice, or non-dairy milk. The texture will be slightly different but still delicious.

What’s the best wine to use?
A dry white or mild rosé works best. Avoid anything too sweet or too bold in flavor.

Do they taste like wine?
Not really. The wine adds tenderness and aroma, but the flavor is mild and blends with the sweetness of the powdered sugar and filling.

How long do they keep?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They also freeze well for longer storage.