📝 Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Walnut Filling
- 2 cups ground walnuts
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup warm milk
- Optional: 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For Finishing
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
🍴 Instructions
1. Make the Dough
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
- Add cold butter and work it in with fingers or a pastry cutter until crumbly.
- Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla.
- Mix into a soft dough.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Make the Filling
- Combine ground walnuts, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon (optional).
- Add warm milk to form a thick, spreadable paste.
3. Shape the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Roll dough into a rectangle about 1/8-inch thick.
- Spread walnut filling evenly on top.
- Cut into small triangles or squares.
- Roll each piece tightly from the wider end.
4. Bake
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Brush lightly with egg wash.
- Bake 15–18 minutes, until light golden.
5. Finish
- Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar.
⭐ Tips for Perfect Nut Roll Cookies
- Cold butter helps create a flaky texture
- Filling should be thick, not runny
- Don’t overbake — they should be lightly golden
- You can freeze unbaked rolls for later
🧊 Storage
- Store in an airtight container up to 1 week
- Freeze baked or unbaked up to 3 months
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- Coffee or tea
- Hot chocolate
- Holiday mulled wine
📝 Variations
- Replace walnuts with pecans or almonds
- Add lemon zest to the filling
- Use jam inside for a fruity twist
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