"Potato" Treats (“Kartoshka”)

“Kartoshka,” meaning “potato” in Russian, is a classic no-bake Soviet dessert made from crushed cookies, butter, milk, nuts, and cocoa. The mixture is shaped like small "potatoes" and has been a beloved childhood treat for generations. Simple to make yet incredibly delicious, this humble dessert became one of the most popular sweet treats of the Soviet era 

Ingredients

• 700 g cookies

• 200 g butter

• 1 cup hot milk (240 ml)

• 1 cup sugar (250 g)

• 1 cup ground walnuts

• 2–3 tbsp cocoa powder

Steps

1. Crush the cookies using a blender

2. Add the melted butter and mix

3. Pour in the hot milk

4. Add the cocoa powder and walnuts

5. Mix everything well and divide into portions, shaping each one like a potato

6. Roll in cocoa powder, chopped nuts, cookie crumbs, or shredded coconut

7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour