Krówki facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Krówki

Type	Fudge
Place of origin	Poland
Main ingredients	Milk, sugar, cream, butter, vanilla

Krówki ([ˈkrufki]) are a super yummy and popular candy from Poland. They are a type of soft, chewy fudge or toffee. The name "Krówki" means "little cows" in Polish. This is probably because they are often wrapped in paper with a picture of a cow on it!

Krówki are special because of their texture. When they are first made, the outside is a bit hard and crispy. But the inside is soft and gooey, almost like liquid caramel! As they get older, the whole candy becomes softer and chewier.

These candies are very common in Poland. You can find them all over the world too. Many different companies make Krówki. They are a bit like dulce de leche candy or the famous White Rabbit Creamy Candy from Asia.

How Krówki Are Made

The original recipe for Krówki is quite simple. It usually includes milk, sugar, and sometimes butter and cream. A little vanilla flavor is often added too.

Today, you can find many fun flavors of Krówki! Some have fruit flavors like banana. Others might taste like cocoa, coffee, or nuts. There are even versions made with soy milk. These are great for people who cannot have regular milk. You can even make Krówki at home with just a few ingredients and a pan!

The Sweet History of Krówki

A candy company called "L. Pomorski i syn" says they made the first Krówki. This happened in a Polish city called Poznań. Later, during World War II, the Pomorski family had to move. They went to Milanówek near Warsaw. They continued making Krówki there.

Even before the war, Krówki were made in other places. These included towns like Bełchatów and Pudliszki. Today, several companies in Milanówek still make these delicious candies.

Krówki Around the World

Krówki are not just popular in Poland! In Germany, people often call them Muh-Muhs. This name comes from the sound cows make. They are also called Kuhbonbons, which means "cow bonbons."

In Latvia, this candy is called gotiņa. It is considered a national candy there! People first made gotiņa at home. Then, companies started making them for everyone to buy in the 1930s.

Special Krówki from Poland

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Poland keeps a list of traditional Polish products. Several types of Krówki have been added to this special list! This means they are made in a traditional way.

• "Krówka opatowska" has been made since 1982. It is cut and packed by hand in Opatów, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. It was added to the list on February 7, 2011.
• "Krówka szczecinecka" has been made since 1971. It comes from Szczecinek, West Pomeranian Voivodeship. It joined the list on January 19, 2016.
• "Wyborowa krówka bełchatowska" is from Bełchatów, Łódź Voivodeship. It was added to the list on November 30, 2017.
• "Krówka regulicka" is from Regulice, Lesser Poland Voivodeship. It was added to the list on May 15, 2020.
• "Krówka mleczna strzyżowska" is from Strzyżów, Podkarpackie Voivodeship. It joined the list on June 9, 2020.

"Krówka opatowska"

"Krówka regulicka"

Krówka from Milanówek

See also

• Cajeta
• Caramel
• Confiture de lait
• Flan
• Dulce de Leche
• List of Polish desserts
• Maillard reaction
• Penuche
• Prince Polo
• Teja