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Italian Nut Roll Cookies

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  • Author: Asma
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert, Holiday Treat
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Italian Nut Roll Cookies feature a flaky, buttery dough filled with a sweet and spiced walnut mixture. Perfect for holidays or any special occasion! Keywords: Italian Nut Roll Cookies, holiday cookies, nut-filled cookies recipe.

 


Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • Unsalted butter: 1 cup (2 sticks), softened
  • Granulated sugar: 1 cup
  • Eggs: 2 large
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
  • All-purpose flour: 3 cups
  • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon

For the Filling:

  • Ground walnuts: 1 cup (finely ground)
  • Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
  • Powdered sugar: 1/4 cup
  • Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
  • Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

  1. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
  5. Divide the dough into two portions, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the Filling

  1. In a medium bowl, combine ground walnuts, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. Stir until the mixture is evenly blended.

Step 3: Assemble and Bake

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out one portion of the chilled dough on a floured surface to a thickness of ¼ inch.
  3. Spread half of the nut filling evenly over the dough. Roll the dough tightly into a log.
  4. Slice the log into 1-inch pieces. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
  5. Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra sweetness, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
  • These cookies freeze well; store them in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
  • Substitute pecans for walnuts for a different nutty flavor.