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Tasteful Bites Italian Nut Roll Cookies

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A recipe for authentic Italian nut roll cookies, featuring a rich nut filling wrapped in a delicate, buttery dough, perfect for holidays or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup finely ground walnuts or hazelnuts (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (for filling)
  • 1 large egg white, lightly beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined into a soft dough. Do not overmix.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  5. Prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, combine the ground nuts, powdered sugar, honey or maple syrup. Mix well until a thick paste forms.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out small portions of the chilled dough very thinly, about 1/8 inch thick. Cut the dough into squares or rectangles, about 3×3 inches.
  8. Place about one teaspoon of the nut filling near one corner of the dough square. Roll the dough up tightly, like a small jelly roll, ensuring the seam is closed at the bottom.
  9. Place the rolled cookies seam-side down on the prepared baking sheets. Brush lightly with the beaten egg white.
  10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies should remain relatively pale.
  11. Cool the Italian nut roll cookies completely on the baking sheets before moving them.

Notes

  • For a more flavorful filling, lightly toast the nuts before grinding them.
  • If the dough becomes too soft while rolling, return it to the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • These cookies keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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