Delicious and Healthy Cottage Cheese Vatrushki

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, egg, sugar, salt, vanilla sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix everything thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.

Next, add the flour and baking powder. Knead the dough gently until it becomes soft and slightly sticky.

Divide the dough into six equal parts. Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten them to form round disks.

Using the bottom of a glass, create an indentation in the center of each disk. Place the round shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar, and vanilla. Combine until you achieve a creamy consistency.

Spoon the cream cheese filling into the indentations of each vatrushka. Brush the tops with a bit of egg yolk for a nice golden finish.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (355 degrees Fahrenheit) for about 25 to 30 minutes. Keep an eye on them until they are golden brown.

Once baked, remove the vatrushki from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack. This will help them firm up a bit and enhance the flavors.

Enjoy these delightful treats warm or at room temperature!