🇭🇺 Hungarian Nut Cookies (Diós Süti)

These tender, nutty cookies from Hungary are buttery, lightly sweet, and melt in your mouth. Often made with ground walnuts, they’re especially popular during the holidays — but delicious anytime!

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📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups finely ground walnuts
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt

For Rolling:

• Extra powdered sugar

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Dough

1. In a bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add vanilla and salt.
3. Stir in ground walnuts.
4. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
5. Chill 30–60 minutes.

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2️⃣ Shape

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Roll dough into small balls or crescent shapes.
3. Place on lined baking sheet.

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3️⃣ Bake

• Bake 12–15 minutes until lightly golden (not dark).

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4️⃣ Finish

• While still warm, roll cookies in powdered sugar.
• Let cool completely and dust again if desired.