Description
Delicious Italian nut roll cookies featuring a sweet, nutty filling wrapped in a tender, buttery dough—perfect for festive occasions or everyday treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup milk
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until dough forms.
- In a separate bowl, combine chopped nuts, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, and milk to make the filling.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread nut filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 1/2 inch thick cookies.
- Place cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use your favorite nuts or a mix for varied flavor.
- Ensure dough is well chilled before rolling for easier handling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Italian cookies, nut roll cookies, walnut cookies, holiday cookies, baked treats