ŠAPE WITH WALNUTS RECIPE - TRADITIONAL BALKAN TEA BISCUITS

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often more affordable.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds offer similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Cream together 2 sticks of butter and sugar in a stand mixer (or use a hand mixer or mix by hand).

Add 2 eggs to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until well combined.

Add vanilla sugar, baking powder, and lemon zest to the mixture.

Incorporate all of the ground walnuts into the mixture.

Gradually add flour a little at a time to avoid mess and ensure the dough is not too dry.

Check the dough consistency; it should be soft but not too soft, and it should flick off your finger easily.

Sprinkle flour in the cookie tins to prevent sticking.

Press cookie dough into the molds until filled to the top, flattening the tops for even baking.

Place filled cookie tins on a baking dish or tray for baking.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) while filling the tins.

Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes or until just starting to get golden brown and hard to the touch.

Remove cookies from the tins while still hot to prevent sticking and overcooking.

Sprinkle the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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