Absolutely! Here’s a classic recipe for Hungarian Cold Dough Nut Cookies — also called Diós Tésztából Készült Sütemények 🍪🌰. These are buttery, nutty, and perfect with coffee or tea.
🌰 Hungarian Cold Dough Nut Cookies
Ingredients (Makes ~30 cookies)
Cookie Dough
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup (100 g) sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Filling / Topping
1 cup (100 g) ground walnuts (or mix of walnuts & hazelnuts)
2–3 tbsp sugar
1–2 tbsp milk or cream
Optional: cinnamon or cocoa powder for extra flavor
Instructions
Make the dough
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
Gradually stir in flour and salt until dough comes together.
Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic, and chill 30–60 minutes.
Prepare the filling
Mix ground nuts, sugar, and milk (or cream) until spreadable.
Form the cookies Option 1: Sandwich style
Roll dough into small balls, flatten slightly.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until light golden.
Cool and spread nut mixture between two cookies.
Option 2: Thumbprint style
Roll dough into balls, press center with thumb.
Fill indentation with nut mixture.
Bake as above.
Cool & Serve
Let cookies cool completely.
Optional: dust with powdered sugar for a festive look.
Tips for the BEST Cookies
✔ Chill dough — makes rolling and shaping easier ✔ Don’t overbake — cookies should stay soft in the center ✔ Freshly ground nuts give the best flavor
Variations
🍫 Add a drizzle of chocolate on top
🌰 Mix walnuts with hazelnuts or almonds
🍯 Use honey instead of sugar in filling for a richer flavor
If you want, I can give you a step-by-step Hungarian grandma version that’s extra buttery and melts in your mouth, perfect for gifting or holidays.
