Russian Walnut Shaped Cookies | Oreshki Recipe

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide a similar flavor while being slightly healthier.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a unique taste.

condensed milk

🥗Healthier: evaporated milk + sweetener

💰Cheaper: milk + sugar

This alternative reduces sugar content while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia lowers calories, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Add eggs into a bowl and mix with sugar until combined.

Add melted butter and mix again.

Gradually add plain sifted flour a little at a time, mixing until incorporated.

Add baking soda with vinegar and let it bubble up before mixing it in.

Continue adding more flour until the dough becomes soft and no longer sticks to your hands.

Roll out tiny pieces of the dough and place them onto parchment paper.

Use a waffle maker with a special attachment for these cookies, adding a piece of dough inside.

Cook for 2-3 minutes until done, then remove and let cool.

Fill each half with about half a teaspoon of caramel and glue them together.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens