These tender, buttery nut roll cookies are filled with a sweet walnut mixture and baked until lightly golden. Inspired by traditional Hungarian Diós kifli, they’re perfect for holidays or coffee time.
📝 Ingredients
Dough
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
1 package (8 oz / 225 g) cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp sugar
Pinch of salt
Walnut Filling
1½ cups (150 g) finely ground walnuts
½ cup (100 g) sugar
¼ cup (60 ml) milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
For Finishing
1 egg (for egg wash)
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough
Mix butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Add sugar, salt, and flour.
Mix until dough forms.
Divide into 2 discs, wrap, and chill 1 hour.
2️⃣ Prepare the Filling
In a saucepan, combine walnuts, sugar, and milk.
Cook over low heat 2–3 minutes until thick.
Stir in vanilla and cinnamon.
Cool completely.
3️⃣ Assemble
Roll dough into a rectangle (about ⅛-inch thick).
Spread walnut filling evenly.
Roll up tightly like a jelly roll.
Slice into 1-inch pieces.
4️⃣ Bake
Place on lined baking sheet.
Brush with beaten egg.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–22 minutes until lightly golden.
5️⃣ Finish
Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Soft, nutty, and lightly sweet — these cookies are irresistible with coffee or tea ☕
