Here’s a classic Nut Roll Cookie recipe featuring a delicious walnut filling. These cookies are tender, buttery, and filled with sweet, spiced walnuts—perfect for holidays or special occasions.
🍪 Nut Roll Cookies with Walnut Filling
Ingredients
Dough:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ tsp salt
Walnut Filling:
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2 cups finely ground walnuts
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
For Rolling:
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Powdered sugar (for dusting and rolling)
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Dough
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
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Mix in flour and salt gradually until a soft dough forms.
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Divide dough into 3-4 balls, flatten slightly, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
2. Prepare the Walnut Filling
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In a saucepan over medium heat, combine walnuts, sugar, and milk.
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Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5–7 minutes).
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and cinnamon if using.
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Let it cool to room temperature before using.
3. Assemble the Cookies
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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On a surface dusted with powdered sugar, roll out one portion of dough into a thin rectangle (~1/8-inch thick).
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Spread a thin layer of the walnut filling over the dough.
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Roll up jelly-roll style, starting from the long edge. Slice into 1-inch pieces.
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Place rolls seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Bake
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until lightly golden on the edges.
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Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
