Hungarian Nut Roll Cookies

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Dough (5-Minute Prep!):
   • In a bowl, mix softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
   • Add flour and salt, mix until a soft dough forms.
   • Divide into 3 balls, flatten, wrap, and chill at least 30 minutes.
2. Make the Filling:
   • In a small saucepan, combine walnuts, sugar, milk, and vanilla.
   • Heat gently until just combined into a spreadable paste. Let cool.
3. Roll & Cut:
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Roll dough on a lightly floured surface (or powdered sugar surface for extra sweetness) into a thin rectangle.
   • Spread a thin layer of walnut filling.
   • Roll into a log and cut into small 1–2 inch pieces (or roll like crescents if you prefer kifli shape).
4. Bake:
   • Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
   • Bake 12–15 minutes until just lightly golden (do not overbake).
5. Finish:
   • Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar or dust generously on top.

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🍽️ Serving

These little cookies are buttery, nutty, and soft — perfect with tea or coffee. They also keep very well in a tin, so they’re great to make ahead for holidays.

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Would you like me to also give you the traditional yeast dough version (takes a little longer but has that bakery-style, soft and airy texture)?