Cigarette Cookies Recipe - Heghineh Cooking Show

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.

Mix wet ingredients: yogurt, vanilla extract, and vinegar in a bowl.

Add 100 grams of butter to the wet mixture and mix well.

Combine dry ingredients: baking powder, baking soda, pinch of salt, and flour in a separate bowl.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.

Knead the dough until smooth and slightly sticky, adding flour little by little as needed.

Divide the dough into two equal parts and refrigerate for 20-25 minutes.

Prepare the filling by mixing sugar, cinnamon, and crushed walnuts together.

Roll out the chilled dough and cut into strips.

Spread a thin layer of the walnut filling on each strip and roll tightly to form cigars.

Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens