Description
Delicious and impressive Italian nut roll cookies filled with a spiced nut mixture, perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp milk
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Use a hand mixer or mix by hand.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well. Scrape the bowl to ensure everything is combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Divide into two disks, wrap each in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together chopped nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and milk for the filling.
- On a floured surface, roll one dough disk into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread half the nut filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side to form a log and slice into 3/4 inch thick cookies.
- Place cookies cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough and roll tightly for better presentation. Kids can help with filling and rolling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, Italian cookies, nut roll, dessert, baking