Description
These Italian Nut Roll Cookies are a delightful treat with a buttery, nutty filling wrapped in a tender, slightly sweet dough. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into small pieces)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Zest of one lemon (optional)
Filling:
- 1 cup walnuts (or hazelnuts, finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup fruit jam (apricot, raspberry, or your choice)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, cut in the butter, add egg mixture, and form a dough. Chill.
- Prepare the Filling – Combine nuts, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Preheat the Oven – Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheet.
- Assemble the Rolls – Roll out dough, spread jam, sprinkle nut mixture, roll into logs.
- Bake the Rolls – Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
- Slice the Cookies – Slice diagonally and cool on wire rack.
Notes
- You can substitute the walnuts with hazelnuts for a different flavor profile.
- Feel free to experiment with different fruit jams to find your favorite combination.
- Dusting the cookies with powdered sugar adds a lovely finish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Italian, Nut Roll Cookies, Dessert, Baking, Holiday Treat
