ReceptnaptárOrekhi (walnut and condensed milk filled cookies)
Orekhi (little nut cookies) are a favourite Soviet-era sweet, nut-shaped with a condensed milk and walnut filling. They are baked in a special mould. Childhood nostalgia, loved with tea.
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Method
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- Knead the flour, butter, sour cream, egg, soda and salt into a soft dough and chill for 30 minutes.
- Form walnut-sized balls of dough.
- Press them into the nut mould (or a ball mould) and bake at 180 °C for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool the baked halves and scoop out the middle slightly with a spoon.
- Mix the walnuts with the cooked condensed milk.
- Stick two halves together with the filling.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- The cooked condensed milk gives the caramel flavour.
- Fill the half spheres when cool.
- Without a mould it can be made with small balls and a spoon.
Frequently asked questions
What is cooked condensed milk?
Sweetened condensed milk boiled in the can for 2 hours.
How long do they keep?
1 week in a closed tin.
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