Hungarian Nut Roll Cookies

Oh yes — those are Hungarian Nut Roll Cookies (often called Diós Kifli or Diós Tekercs), and they really do melt in your mouth! 🥰 These are bite-sized versions of the famous nut roll, made with a tender cream cheese or yeast dough and filled with a sweet walnut filling. They’re perfect for Christmas, Easter, or just with coffee any day.

Here’s a simple, quick version that’s ready in minutes and has that buttery, nutty flavor we love:


🇭🇺 Hungarian Nut Roll Cookies (Walnut Filled)

📝 Ingredients (Makes about 3–4 dozen)

For the Dough:

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • Pinch of salt
  • Powdered sugar (for rolling)

For the Filling:

  • 2 cups finely ground walnuts
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (or a splash of rum, optional)

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