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Authentic Lithuanian Cookies
These easy to make no-bake authentic Lithuanian cookies are called Tinginys, which means lazy one. There are only 8 ingredients.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 506 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ cup milk
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 4 oz unsalted butter European style butter is best.
- 360 g tea cookies McVities plain or chocolate coated work great
- 2 Tbsp dried cherries chopped
Instructions
- Crumble tea biscuits into medium size chunks, and place in a bowl.
- Place cocoa powder in milk, and whisk until no lumps remain. Add in salt and cinnamon.
- In a saucepan, heat sweetened condensed milk, and melt in the butter. Add in the cocoa powder mixture.
- Allow it to cook, stirring often to combine. Cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until it begins to thicken.
- Pour chocolate mixture over the cookies and stir to coat evenly. Mix in the dried fruit.
- Line a 5"x9" loaf plan with plastic wrap, and pour the mixture. Try to evenly distribute throughout.
- Remove from loaf pan, and try to form a cylinder. Place in the refrigerator and cool for about 3-4 hours.
- Slice thinly, and serve with fruit if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
506kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
377mg
(16%)
Potassium
259mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
670IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1.3mg
(1%)
Calcium
173mg
(17%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 506kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 670IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.