Description
These Hungarian Nut Roll Cookies feature a flaky cream cheese crust enveloping a sweet, crunchy walnut filling that caramelizes beautifully at the edges, offering a delightful texture and rich flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Filling
- ½ pound walnuts (finely ground)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup whole milk (boiled)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Additional
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the all purpose flour and kosher salt. Cut in the softened unsalted butter and room temperature cream cheese until the mixture forms a soft, cohesive dough. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to roll out.
- Make the filling: In a saucepan, combine the finely ground walnuts, 1 cup granulated sugar, boiled whole milk, and melted unsalted butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and becomes caramelized and sticky, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Roll out the dough: Divide the chilled dough into portions, then roll out each portion on a lightly floured surface into thin rectangles or sheets about 1/8 inch thick.
- Assemble the cookies: Spread an even layer of the cooled walnut filling over each dough sheet. Roll the dough tightly into logs, sealing the edges. Using a sharp knife, cut the logs into 1-inch thick cookie slices.
- Prepare for baking: Roll each cookie slice in the ½ cup granulated sugar to coat. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies on the middle rack for approximately 12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the filling is caramelized. Avoid overbaking to keep the crust flaky.
- Cool and serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and cool thoroughly on a wire rack. Once cooled, enjoy the flakey, sweet nut roll cookies with a cup of tea or coffee.
Notes
- These Hungarian Nut Roll Cookies are characterized by a flaky, cream cheese crust that provides a tender texture.
- The homemade walnut filling is sweet, crunchy, and caramelizes around the edges for added flavor and texture.
- Boiling the milk before adding to the filling helps achieve a smooth, thick consistency.
- Make sure the dough is well chilled before rolling to prevent tearing and to ensure crispiness.
- These cookies keep well in an airtight container for several days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 132 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 41 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 16 mg
