Italian Nut Roll Cookies
Italian Nut Roll Cookies are a delightful treat that combines warm, buttery dough with a rich nutty filling. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy brunches, these cookies evoke memories of family traditions and sweet times shared. With their irresistible aroma and beautiful appearance, they are sure to impress anyone who tries them. Easy to make and customizable, these cookies will quickly become a favorite in your recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chopped nuts.
- Divide dough; roll each portion into a rectangle about ½ inch thick, then roll tightly. Cut into slices.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg