Description
Delight in the rich flavors of Italian Nut Roll Cookies, a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. These cookies feature a buttery cream cheese dough rolled with a sweet walnut filling and dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons milk
For Finishing:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Blend butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Refrigerate wrapped in plastic for 1 hour.
- Make the Filling: Combine walnuts, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, and milk to form a paste.
- Assemble and Bake: Roll out dough, spread filling, roll into a log, slice, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–18 minutes. Cool, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
Notes
- These cookies freeze well, either before or after baking.
- Try using hazelnuts or pecans for variation.
- You can also drizzle with a light glaze for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
