Description
As a passionate home cook, I find joy in exploring the rich tapestry of culinary traditions. One of my favorite discoveries has been the delightful world of Italian Nut Roll Cookies. These cookies are not just a treat; they are a sweet embrace of nostalgia, reminding me of family gatherings filled with laughter and love. I remember the first time I tasted these cookies at my grandmother’s house. The aroma of freshly baked dough mingled with the nutty filling created a symphony of scents that danced through the air, inviting everyone to the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ground walnuts or hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup apricot or raspberry preserves (for filling)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by creaming together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Make the nut filling by combining ground walnuts or hazelnuts with sugar and preserves.
- Roll and shape the cookies by dividing the dough into portions, rolling out, and spreading the nut filling.
- Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden.
Notes
- Chill the dough if it’s too soft to work with.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Freeze unbaked rolled cookies for later use.
- Experiment with different nuts and fillings.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g