Description
Experience the delightful crunch of Italian Nut Roll Cookies! These sweet treats bring a taste of Italy to your dessert table—perfect for sharing!
Ingredients
Scale
All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups
Sugar
- 1 cup
Butter
- 1/2 cup (softened)
Nuts (walnuts or hazelnuts)
- 1 cup (finely chopped)
Eggs
- 2 large
Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Begin by creaming together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This process incorporates air, which helps create a tender cookie. Gradually mix in the eggs and vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well combined. Finally, fold in the flour to form a soft dough.
- Add the Nuts: Chop the nuts finely and gently fold them into the dough. This will give your Italian Nut Roll Cookies that delightful crunch and nutty flavor that everyone loves. Make sure the nuts are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Roll and Shape: Divide the dough into manageable portions and roll each one out into a rectangle. Spread a thin layer of your chosen filling, then carefully roll the dough into a log shape. Pinch the seams to seal them tightly, ensuring a perfect cookie shape.
- Bake: Preheat your oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the rolled cookies onto the sheet and bake until they are golden brown. The aroma wafting through your kitchen will be simply irresistible!
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack. This step is crucial as it helps maintain their texture. Once cooled, you can dust them with powdered sugar for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- Don’t Overmix: Be careful not to overmix the dough once you add the flour; this keeps the cookies tender.
- Chill the Dough: If the dough is too soft, chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Use Fresh Nuts: For the best flavor, use fresh nuts and toast them lightly before adding them to the dough.
- Adjust Baking Time: Keep an eye on the cookies while they bake; ovens can vary, and you want them just golden, not overdone.
- Experiment with Fillings: Don’t hesitate to try different fillings like jams or preserves to add a fruity twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Italian Nut Roll Cookies, dessert, cookies, Italian recipes