Walnut Shaped Cookies (Oreshki/Orehcheta)
These nutty and fun European walnut-shaped cookies are filled with a delightful and delicious filling, perfect for evoking nostalgia and adding charm to any dessert table.
Servings: 130
Ingredients
For the Cookie Shells:
- 3 large eggs
- 6 oz granulated sugar 180g
- ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more if needed for a soft dough) 550 grams
- Pinch of salt
For the Filling
- 1 ½ cans 21 oz/600g dulce de leche (cooked sweetened condensed milk)
- 1 ½ cups softened unsalted butter 345g
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- *Optional: Replace ½ cup of butter with softened cream cheese for a tangy twist but keep in mind that the filling will be thinner, than when only butter is used.
Instructions
Making the Cookie Shells:
- Prepare the Dough:
- Beat the eggs and sugar in a large bowl for about 4 minutes, until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Add the sour cream and oil, then mix to combine.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, kneading until you get a soft, non-sticky dough. Add more flour if necessary.
- Rest the Dough:
- Cover the dough and let it rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Preheat and Shape:
- Preheat your walnut cookie maker or press. Roll small balls of dough (about ½ teaspoon each) for even shells.
- Bake:
- Place the dough balls into the preheated mold. Bake for 30 seconds, or until golden.
- Cool the shells completely, then trim excess dough using a knife or kitchen scissors. Save the trimmings for the filling.
Making the Filling:
- Cream the Ingredients.
- Beat the dulce de leche and softened butter together until smooth. If using cream cheese you can add it together with the butter and dulce de leche.
- Mix in the vanilla extract. Optionally, fold in crushed cookie crumbs for extra texture.
Fill the Shells:
- Spoon or pipe the filling into one shell, slightly overfilling it. Sandwich another shell on top to form a walnut shape. Repeat with the remaining shells.
Video
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Nutrition
Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg
