Hungarian Sweet Crescent Cookies (Kifli)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (225 g) cold butter, cubed
• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp sugar
• Pinch of salt

Filling Options:

• Thick apricot or raspberry jam
• Sweetened cream cheese (4 oz cream cheese + 2 tbsp sugar + 1/2 tsp vanilla)

For Finishing:

• Powdered sugar for dusting

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Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
2. Add cream cheese and sugar. Mix until dough forms.
3. Wrap dough and chill at least 1 hour.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Roll dough to about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into small squares or triangles.
6. Place a small spoon of filling in the center. Roll into crescents.
7. Bake 15–18 minutes until lightly golden.
8. Cool completely and dust generously with powdered sugar.

Soft, buttery, and perfect with coffee or tea.