Çäkçäk

Çäkçäk or chak-chak is a traditional dessert originating from Tatarstan. It's usually made from unleavened dough that's cut and rolled into small balls, and the balls are then deep-fried in hot oil. Dried fruits and hazelnuts are sometimes added to the dough. Once fried, these small balls are stacked in a mound and drizzled over with hot honey. Once this sticky dessert cools, it can be garnished with dried fruits and hazelnuts, if desired. Çäkçäk is often made for special occasions such as weddings.