Hungarian Kiffle Cookies

Ingredients:

Dough:

• 250 g cream cheese, softened
• 250 g butter, softened
• 300 g all-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt

Filling:

• 250 g ground walnuts
• 100 g sugar
• 2–3 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Apricot jam (optional)

For topping:

• Powdered sugar

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Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
3. Wrap the dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
4. For the filling, combine walnuts, sugar, milk, and vanilla into a thick paste.
5. Roll the dough out thinly on a floured surface.
6. Cut into small squares.
7. Place a small spoonful of walnut filling (or a little jam) in the center.
8. Fold opposite corners together or roll into crescent shapes.
9. Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
10. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden.
11. Cool slightly and dust generously with powdered sugar.

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Serve:

Perfect with tea, coffee, or holiday dessert trays. ☕🍪🇭🇺