Hungarian Kifli Cookies

Hungarian Kifli Cookies (Vaníliás Kifli) 🇭🇺🌙

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (120 g) finely ground walnuts (or almonds)
• Pinch of salt

For Coating

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 packet vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla)

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Instructions

1. Make the dough
   • Cream butter and powdered sugar until light.
   • Mix in vanilla and salt.
   • Add flour and ground nuts. Mix until soft dough forms.
2. Shape
   • Take small pieces and roll into crescents (kifli shape).
3. Bake
   • Bake at 170°C / 340°F for 12–15 minutes until just set (not brown).
4. Coat
   • While warm, gently roll cookies in powdered sugar mixed with vanilla sugar.
5. Cool
   • Let cool completely before serving.

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✨ Delicate, melt-in-your-mouth Christmas cookies with a classic Hungarian touch.