Stuffed nuts

Stuffed nuts – a delicious recipe that combines tradition with nostalgia

Preparation time: 45 minutes
Baking time: 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Number of servings: 30-40 nuts

Stuffed nuts, a dessert that brings back pleasant childhood memories, is a perfect choice for holidays or special moments. These delicious cookies are not only a delight for the taste buds but also a symbol of family gatherings, joy, and culinary traditions. Next, I will guide you step by step in preparing these delights, providing you with useful tips and information about the ingredients to achieve a perfect result.

Necessary ingredients:

*For the dough:*
- 250 g butter at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 pinch of salt
- 10 g baking powder
- 600 g flour

*For the filling cream:*
- 200 g walnuts
- 200 g popular cookies
- 300 ml milk
- 1 essence of rum
- 100 g melted chocolate
- 70 g powdered sugar
- 4-5 tablespoons cocoa

*For greasing the nut mold:*
- Oil

Preparing the dough:

1. Creating the butter base: Start by placing the soft butter in a large bowl. Add the powdered sugar and mix them together with a mixer on medium speed until you obtain a fluffy and homogeneous cream. This step is essential to ensure a fine and airy texture of the cookies.

2. Incorporating the eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Make sure each egg is completely incorporated before adding the next. This will give the dough a uniform consistency.

3. Adding the dry ingredients: In another bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder and salt. Use a spatula to gradually add the flour mixture to the butter composition, mixing gently until you obtain a non-sticky and easy-to-shape dough. Do not overmix, as this can make the dough dense.

4. Forming the balls: Take a small amount of dough (about 5 g) and form balls. Depending on the size of your nut mold, adjust the size of the balls. Place them on a tray.

5. Baking the shells: As an old tradition, heat the greased nut mold on a stove or hot plate for about 2 minutes. Then, place the balls in the molds, turning them every 30 seconds until they become golden and evenly baked. Continue the process until you finish all the dough.

Preparing the cream:

1. Chopping the ingredients: Chop the cookies and walnuts using a food processor or a knife until you obtain fine crumbs. These will form the base of the cream.

2. Combining the ingredients: In a bowl, mix the chopped cookies, walnuts, cocoa, powdered sugar, melted chocolate, and rum essence. Gradually add the milk, mixing until you obtain a thick cream, but not too soft. If the cream is too liquid, you can add a little more cocoa or crushed cookies.

3. Filling the shells: Use a teaspoon or a spritz to fill each half of the nut with the walnut cream. Join two filled halves and repeat the process until you finish all the shells and cream.

4. Finishing: Finally, dust the nuts with powdered sugar to give them a special appearance and a sweet taste.

Serving suggestions and variations:

These stuffed nuts are ideal to be served alongside a cup of tea or coffee, but also as a dessert at festive meals. You can experiment with various fillings, adding different ingredients to the cream such as raisins, different rum essences, or even a hint of orange for a unique flavor.

Useful tips:

- Make sure the butter is completely soft to facilitate mixing.
- You can store the stuffed nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. You can also freeze them, but make sure they are well wrapped to avoid drying out.
- If you want to add a crunchy note, you can also add chocolate chips to the filling cream.

Nutritional benefits:

Walnuts are an excellent source of healthy fats, proteins, and antioxidants, having beneficial effects on heart health. Cookies add carbohydrates, while chocolate, in moderate amounts, can contribute to overall well-being.

Frequently asked questions:

1. Can I use margarine instead of butter?
- Although not recommended, you can use margarine, but the texture and flavor will not be as rich.

2. How can I make these nuts less sweet?
- You can reduce the amount of powdered sugar in the cream or use cookies with a lower sugar content.

3. What is the best way to store the nuts?
- Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator to prolong freshness.

I hope you enjoy every step of preparing these stuffed nuts! This recipe will not only remind you of pleasant childhood moments but will also impress your guests with its exquisite taste. Bon appétit!