Description
These Italian Nut Roll Cookies are buttery, nutty, and delicately spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. A tender cookie dough is rolled with a sweet walnut filling, creating a perfect holiday treat or everyday indulgence. If you love healthy homemade recipes that are easy to make, these cookies are a must-try! Whether you enjoy them with coffee or as a dessert, they fit perfectly into your list of healthy recipes easy and quick dinner ideas for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 1 cup finely ground walnuts
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, mix the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough into two portions, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Filling:
- In a bowl, combine ground walnuts, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Assemble the Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out one portion of dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Evenly spread the nut filling over the dough.
- Roll up the dough tightly, jelly roll-style.
- Cut the roll into 1-inch slices.
- Place slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake & Serve:
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Enjoy these delicious nut-filled treats!
Notes
- You can swap walnuts for pecans or almonds for a different flavor.
- Dust the cookies with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg