Sweet Biscuits and “Soviet” Sweet Sausage Recipe

Ingredients:

For Butter Cookies (750g finished weight):

• • 2 eggs

• • 1/3 teaspoon salt
  • 150-200g sugar
  • 180g melted butter

• • 450-500g flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (with a heaping scoop)
  • 2 packets vanilla sugar

For “Soviet” Sweet Sausage:

• • 500g cookies (milk-flavored or plain)
  • 100g nuts (e.g., walnuts or hazelnuts)

• • 3.5 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 3.5 tablespoons sugar (for moderately sweet) or 5 tablespoons for sweeter taste
  • 180g melted butter

• 150ml milk
• 2-3 drops rum essence

Directions:

Butter Cookies:

• • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, salt, and sugar until smooth and creamy.

• • Add melted butter and mix until combined.
  • Gradually fold in flour, baking powder, and vanilla sugar until a soft dough forms.
  • Roll into small balls, flatten slightly, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

• Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool before serving.

“Soviet” Sweet Sausage:

• • Crush the cookies into small pieces in a large mixing bowl.

• • Chop the nuts and add them to the crushed cookies.
  • In a saucepan, mix cocoa powder, sugar, melted butter, and milk. Heat gently until smooth and combined.
  • Pour the mixture over the crushed cookies and nuts. Add rum essence and mix thoroughly.

• Shape the mixture into a log (like a sausage) and wrap tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper.
• Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours. Slice and serve chilled.

Serving Suggestions:

• • Pair the butter cookies with tea, coffee, or milk.
  • Serve the sweet sausage slices with fresh fruit for added flavor.
  • Drizzle chocolate or caramel sauce over the sweet sausage for extra indulgence.

• Add a dollop of whipped cream alongside the cookies or sausage slices.
• Use the sweet sausage as a unique addition to a dessert platter.

Cooking Tips:

• • For butter cookies, ensure the dough isn’t overmixed to keep them soft and tender.
  • Chill the sweet sausage mixture well before slicing to maintain its shape.
  • Toast the nuts lightly before adding them to enhance their flavor.

• Adjust the sweetness of the sweet sausage by modifying the sugar amount.

Nutritional Benefits:

• • The nuts in the sweet sausage provide healthy fats and protein.

• Butter cookies are a great source of quick energy and a perfect indulgent treat.

Dietary Information:

• • Both recipes contain gluten, dairy, and eggs.

• Vegetarian-friendly.

Nutritional Facts (per serving, based on 12 servings):

• • Butter Cookies:
    • • Calories: 160
    • • Protein: 2g
      • Fat: 9g
      • Carbohydrates: 18g

  • Sweet Sausage:
    • • Calories: 210
      • Protein: 3g
    • Fat: 12g
    • Carbohydrates: 23g

Storage:

• Store butter cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• Keep sweet sausage refrigerated for up to 7 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.