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Walnut Cookies aka Oreshki

Irresistible Walnut Cookies aka Oreshki with Dulce de Leche Filling

Delight in these Walnut Cookies aka Oreshki filled with creamy dulce de leche that will take you back to your childhood.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Walnut Cookies Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Margarine Can be swapped for butter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 cup Sugar Granulated is best
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can be replaced with sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 cup Dulce de Leche Creamy filling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Oreshki Mold
  • Skillet
  • Wire Rack
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir well.
  2. Add 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of margarine to the dry mixture, blending until creamy. Incorporate 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder.
  3. Sprinkle flour on your hands, take portions of the dough, and press them into an oreshki mold. Cook on medium heat for 1.5 to 3 minutes on each side.
  4. Once golden, remove them from the molds and let cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
  5. Fill each cookie shell with dulce de leche. Press two halves together for the walnut shape.
  6. Arrange on a decorative plate. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use a dedicated oreshki mold for best results. Ensure cookies cool completely before filling to maintain shape.

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