Bulgarian Orehovki – Little Pecan Cookies

Orehovki are traditional Bulgarian cookies that are often made during the holiday season. They are known for their rich pecan flavor and delicate texture.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 57 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 8.

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Bulgarian Orehovki – Little Pecan Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Bulgarian Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 57 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2040

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Pecans
• 150 gram All-purpose flour
• 100 gram Unsalted butter
• 75 gram Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 unit Egg yolk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a food processor, pulse the pecans until finely ground.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pecans, all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add the unsalted butter (at room temperature), vanilla extract, and egg yolk to the dry ingredients. Mix well until the dough comes together.
5. Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes or until the cookies turn golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 170kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 8g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.