Hungarian Christmas Walnut Cookies (Hókifli)

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the dough:
   • In a bowl, mix flour, ground walnuts, powdered sugar, and salt.
   • Cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
   • Add vanilla extract and knead into a smooth dough.
2. Chill:
   • Wrap the dough and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes.
3. Shape the cookies:
   • Take small pieces of dough and roll into short logs.
   • Shape into small crescents (like little horns).
4. Bake:
   • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
   • Place cookies on a lined baking tray.
   • Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden (do not overbake).
5. Coat:
   • While still warm, roll cookies in powdered sugar mixed with vanilla sugar.
6. Serve:
   • Let cool completely. The cookies become tender and melt-in-your-mouth.