👩🍳 Instructions
- Make the Dough
- In a large bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the butter until crumbly.
- Mix in sour cream, egg yolks, and vanilla.
- Knead into a smooth dough, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the Walnut Filling
- In a saucepan, heat milk and sugar until dissolved.
- Stir in ground walnuts, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Cook gently for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Let cool.
- Assemble Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface (about ⅛ inch thick).
- Cut into squares or circles (depending on shape desired).
- Place 1 tsp of walnut filling in the center, then roll or fold into small logs/crescents.
- Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake
- Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Finish
- Let cool, then dust generously with powdered sugar.
✨ These nut roll cookies are soft, buttery, and filled with that traditional sweet walnut flavor Hungarians love. Perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or with a hot cup of coffee.
Would you like me to also share a jam-filled variation that Hungarians often make alongside the walnut version?