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Walnut Cookies (orehovki)

These Walnut Cookies Orehovki are made only with 3 ingredients but are tasty with a strong nutty flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time21 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Bulgaria
Keyword: powdered sugar, walnuts
Servings: 24
Calories: 56kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cup finely ground walnuts
  • 3 egg whites
  • 200 g powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • Place a pot with water on the stove and heat it up to medium heat.
  • Add the egg whites in a bowl and use a hand mixer to beat until you make a frothy texture.
  • Add the sugar slowly while still continuing to beat, add the cinnamon, vanilla, a pinch of salt, and finely ground walnuts.
  • Preheat oven to 365° F/180° C.
  • Use about 2 tbs of the dough to form small balls with your hands then place them on baking dish, covered with paper. Press a little bit on top to flatten them.
  • Place the baking tray in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.