Hungarian Snow Crescents (Hókifli)

Ingredients:

Dough:

• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 200 g butter (cold, cubed)
• 100 g sour cream
• 1 egg yolk
• Pinch of salt

Walnut Filling:

• 200 g ground walnuts
• 80–100 g sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

For coating:

• Powdered sugar

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Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
2. Add the cold butter and rub it into the flour until crumbly.
3. Add egg yolk and sour cream, then knead into a soft dough.
4. Wrap the dough and chill for 30 minutes.
5. For the filling, mix ground walnuts, sugar, milk, vanilla, and lemon zest until a thick paste forms.
6. Roll the dough thin and cut into small triangles or circles.
7. Place a small spoonful of filling on each piece.
8. Roll or shape into crescent forms.
9. Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
10. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
11. While still warm, roll generously in powdered sugar.

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Serve:

Perfect with tea or coffee, especially during the holidays. ☕🍪❄️🇭🇺