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A photo of walnut cookies with a condensed milk filling. The cookies are golden brown and have walnuts on top. There is a pool of condensed milk at the bottom of the dish. The cookies are placed on a wire rack and the rack is placed over a white plate. The background is a beige surface.

Walnut Cookies with Condensed Milk Filling

Crispy, nutty walnut-shaped cookies filled with creamy dulce de leche, a beloved treat from Eastern Europe that carries cultural significance and nostalgic flavors.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine russian
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 141 kcal

Equipment

  • - Walnut cookie mold (electric or stovetop)
  • - Baking sheets
  • - Mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • - Piping bag or spoon
  • - Airtight container for storage

Ingredients
  

  • **For the Cookie Shells:**
  • - 3 cups 375g all-purpose flour
  • - 1½ cups 340.5g unsalted butter, room temperature
  • - ⅓ cup 40g powdered sugar
  • - 3 tsp baking powder
  • - 1 tsp salt
  • **For the Filling:**
  • - 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (for dulce de leche)
  • - Optional: Nutella fruit preserves, or honey-nut mixtures for alternative fillings

Instructions
 

  • **Prepare the Dulce de Leche Filling:**
  • - Submerge a sealed can of sweetened condensed milk in water and simmer for 2–3 hours. Let it cool completely before use.
  • **Make the Cookie Dough:**
  • - In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
  • - Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
  • - Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
  • **Shape the Cookies:**
  • - Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C).
  • - Lightly flour the walnut cookie mold. Press small portions of dough into each cavity, ensuring even thickness.
  • - Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden. Let cool in the mold for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • **Fill the Cookies:**
  • - Once the cookie shells are completely cool, pipe or spoon the dulce de leche filling into one half of each shell.
  • - Gently press the matching shell halves together to form a complete walnut shape.
  • **Optional Decoration:**
  • - Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with melted chocolate, or sprinkle with chopped nuts for a decorative touch.
  • **Storage:**
  • - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.