Russian/Ukrainian filled nut cookies; make cookies, not war.

Ingredients:

Dough:

• 250g soft butter
• 100g powdered sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 350g flour
• 50g cornstarch

Filling:

• 2 options:
  • 500g dulce de leche + ground walnuts
  • 500g pistachio spread + ground pistachios

Instructions:

1. In a mixer with a flat beater, start mixing butter, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla until combined
2. Add one egg at a time until combined
3. Add the flour and baking powder
4. Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for about an hour
5. Divide the dough into balls (about 4 grams per ball, depending on the pan)
6. Heat the pan, and place a dough ball in each hole – close, and fry on both sides
7. Transfer cookie halves into a cooling rack
8. Fill the halves with your filling of choice, and close together