Walnut-Filled “Cigarette Cookies”| Cigareti

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide a similar crunch with less fat.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers a natural sweetness with added flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor authenticity.

Prepare the dough by mixing flour and salt in a bowl.

Cream the cold unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add sour cream and vanilla to the mixture, then mix until combined.

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface until thin.

Cut into rectangles, approximately 3x5 inches.

Spread a thin layer of walnut filling on each rectangle, made from ground walnuts, egg white, and confectionary sugar.

Roll the rectangles tightly to form cigars.

Place on a baking sheet, seam side down.

Bake until golden, about 12-15 minutes.

Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Dust with confectionary sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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