Cookie Salami with Nuts – Your Childhood Recipe
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooling time: 2-3 hours
Total time: 3-3.5 hours
Servings: 12-14 slices
Who doesn’t remember the sweet aroma and pleasant texture of cookie salami? This simple and quick dessert has been, and remains, one of the most beloved dishes in home cooking. It’s a perfect dessert for fasting days, but also for moments when you crave something sweet and don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen. Plus, it can be customized according to your tastes by adding ingredients like dried fruits, seeds, or chocolate.
Let’s start our culinary journey!
Ingredients you need:
- 500 g plain cookies (you can use cocoa cookies for an even more intense flavor)
- 200 g walnuts (can also be roasted for a stronger taste)
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 250 ml water
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 200 g margarine (or butter for a richer taste)
- 1 bottle of rum essence
- Coconut flakes (for decoration)
Step-by-step preparation:
1. Prepare the cookies: Break the cookies into small pieces, but don’t turn them into powder. You want to keep the textures to feel every bite. Save a few cookies and turn them into crumbs using a rolling pin or by placing them in a bag and gently hitting them.
2. Prepare the syrup: In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil. Let it boil for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the syrup becomes slightly viscous.
3. Adding the ingredients: Add the margarine and cocoa powder to the hot syrup. Continue stirring until the margarine is completely melted and the mixture becomes homogeneous. You can use butter for a richer taste, and if you choose margarine, make sure it is of good quality.
4. Incorporate the walnuts: Chop the walnuts into suitable pieces and add them to the syrup mixture. Let it simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes. The walnuts will soften slightly, adding a crunchy texture to your dessert.
5. Combine with the cookies: Remove the mixture from heat and add the rum essence. Then, pour this mixture over the broken cookies and cookie crumbs. Mix carefully, ensuring that each cookie is evenly coated, but without soaking them too much.
6. Form the salami: Place the mixture on a piece of cling film. Use the film to roll the mixture tightly, forming a compact log. Do this carefully to avoid breaking the cookies. You can make two logs from this quantity.
7. Cooling: Place the cookie salami in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours, or until it becomes firm. This is the crucial stage, so don’t rush!
8. Serving: Once the salami is well set, take it out of the refrigerator and roll it in coconut flakes for an attractive appearance. The slices can be cut with a sharp knife, and each slice will reveal that perfect combination of cookies, nuts, and cocoa.
Tips and tricks:
- You can customize the recipe by adding ingredients like raisins, dried cranberries, or even chocolate chunks for an extra treat.
- If you want a stronger rum flavor, you can add a bit more essence, but be careful not to overdo it.
- For a subtle aroma, you can add a few drops of vanilla essence.
- Serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream can turn the cookie salami into a special dessert.
Nutritional information: (per slice)
- Calories: approximately 120 kcal
- Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Protein: 1 g
Frequently asked questions:
1. Can I use flavored cookies?
- Absolutely! Cocoa or butter cookies will add an extra delicious flavor.
2. Is this recipe vegan?
- If you use margarine instead of butter and check the ingredients of the cookies, you can make a vegan version.
3. How can I store the cookie salami?
- It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, but it’s best consumed fresh.
I invite you to enjoy every slice of cookie salami with nuts, reminding you of the warm moments from childhood. This dessert is not only simple to prepare but also a wonderful way to bring a touch of nostalgia to every day! Enjoy!
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooling time: 2-3 hours
Total time: 3-3.5 hours
Servings: 12-14 slices
Who doesn’t remember the sweet aroma and pleasant texture of cookie salami? This simple and quick dessert has been, and remains, one of the most beloved dishes in home cooking. It’s a perfect dessert for fasting days, but also for moments when you crave something sweet and don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen. Plus, it can be customized according to your tastes by adding ingredients like dried fruits, seeds, or chocolate.
Let’s start our culinary journey!
Ingredients you need:
- 500 g plain cookies (you can use cocoa cookies for an even more intense flavor)
- 200 g walnuts (can also be roasted for a stronger taste)
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 250 ml water
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 200 g margarine (or butter for a richer taste)
- 1 bottle of rum essence
- Coconut flakes (for decoration)
Step-by-step preparation:
1. Prepare the cookies: Break the cookies into small pieces, but don’t turn them into powder. You want to keep the textures to feel every bite. Save a few cookies and turn them into crumbs using a rolling pin or by placing them in a bag and gently hitting them.
2. Prepare the syrup: In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil. Let it boil for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the syrup becomes slightly viscous.
3. Adding the ingredients: Add the margarine and cocoa powder to the hot syrup. Continue stirring until the margarine is completely melted and the mixture becomes homogeneous. You can use butter for a richer taste, and if you choose margarine, make sure it is of good quality.
4. Incorporate the walnuts: Chop the walnuts into suitable pieces and add them to the syrup mixture. Let it simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes. The walnuts will soften slightly, adding a crunchy texture to your dessert.
5. Combine with the cookies: Remove the mixture from heat and add the rum essence. Then, pour this mixture over the broken cookies and cookie crumbs. Mix carefully, ensuring that each cookie is evenly coated, but without soaking them too much.
6. Form the salami: Place the mixture on a piece of cling film. Use the film to roll the mixture tightly, forming a compact log. Do this carefully to avoid breaking the cookies. You can make two logs from this quantity.
7. Cooling: Place the cookie salami in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours, or until it becomes firm. This is the crucial stage, so don’t rush!
8. Serving: Once the salami is well set, take it out of the refrigerator and roll it in coconut flakes for an attractive appearance. The slices can be cut with a sharp knife, and each slice will reveal that perfect combination of cookies, nuts, and cocoa.
Tips and tricks:
- You can customize the recipe by adding ingredients like raisins, dried cranberries, or even chocolate chunks for an extra treat.
- If you want a stronger rum flavor, you can add a bit more essence, but be careful not to overdo it.
- For a subtle aroma, you can add a few drops of vanilla essence.
- Serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream can turn the cookie salami into a special dessert.
Nutritional information: (per slice)
- Calories: approximately 120 kcal
- Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Protein: 1 g
Frequently asked questions:
1. Can I use flavored cookies?
- Absolutely! Cocoa or butter cookies will add an extra delicious flavor.
2. Is this recipe vegan?
- If you use margarine instead of butter and check the ingredients of the cookies, you can make a vegan version.
3. How can I store the cookie salami?
- It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, but it’s best consumed fresh.
I invite you to enjoy every slice of cookie salami with nuts, reminding you of the warm moments from childhood. This dessert is not only simple to prepare but also a wonderful way to bring a touch of nostalgia to every day! Enjoy!