Hungarian Kiffles (Kifli Cookies) 🇭🇺

Instructions

1. Make the dough:
   In a bowl, mix flour, butter, and cream cheese until a soft dough forms. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. Prepare filling:
   In a small bowl, combine chopped walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon.
3. Roll the dough:
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   Roll chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ⅛ inch thickness.
4. Cut and fill:
   Cut dough into 2–3 inch squares.
   Place a small spoon of walnut mixture or jam in the center of each square.
5. Shape cookies:
   Fold opposite corners together or roll slightly to form a crescent shape.
6. Bake:
   Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake 15–18 minutes, until lightly golden.
7. Finish:
   Cool completely and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

🍪 Tip: These traditional Hungarian holiday cookies taste even better the next day, once the filling softens the dough slightly.