Description
Buttery Italian Nut Roll Cookies filled with a sweet walnut and cinnamon mixture, baked until lightly golden and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. These classic cookies are tender, flaky, rich, and perfect for holidays, coffee breaks, or cozy homemade dessert trays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely chopped walnuts
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla extract, then gradually mix in the flour until a soft dough forms.
- In another bowl, combine chopped walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, and milk until evenly mixed.
- Lightly flour a clean surface and divide the dough into two portions.
- Roll each portion into a thin rectangle and spread the walnut filling evenly over the dough.
- Carefully roll each dough rectangle into a tight log.
- Slice the logs into 1-inch pieces and place them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Serve and enjoy with coffee, tea, or milk.
Notes
- Chill the dough slightly if it becomes too soft to roll.
- Freshly chopped walnuts provide the best flavor and texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- The dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg