Description
These traditional Walnut Cookies (Oreshki) are delicate Eastern European sandwich cookies shaped like tiny walnuts and filled with a rich dulce de leche and walnut cream. With buttery crisp shells and a sweet, nutty filling, these classic cookies are a beloved treat for holidays, celebrations, and special occasions. Their beautiful walnut shape and nostalgic flavor make Oreshki cookies a standout dessert for any festive table.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 eggs
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¼ cup sour cream
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
For the Filling
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1 cup dulce de leche
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½ cup ground walnuts
Optional
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
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Add the eggs and sour cream, mixing until fully combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
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Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
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Preheat an oreshki mold (walnut cookie mold) according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Roll small portions of dough into balls and place them into the mold cavities.
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Close the mold and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until the shells are lightly golden.
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Remove the cookie shells and allow them to cool completely. Trim any excess edges if necessary.
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In a bowl, mix the dulce de leche with the ground walnuts to create the filling.
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Fill each cookie shell with the filling and press two halves together to form a walnut shape.
- Dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
A special walnut cookie mold (oreshki mold) is needed to achieve the classic walnut shape.Cookie shells can be baked several days in advance and filled later.If the filling seems too soft, refrigerate it briefly to thicken before assembling.The cookies often taste even better after resting for several hours as the flavors blend.
