Italian Nut Roll Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treat for Any Occasion
Italian nut roll cookies are a traditional dessert that brings a festive touch to any gathering. These delightful treats are filled with a nutty mixture and rolled into a beautiful shape.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour to the creamed mixture and mix until just combined.
- Divide the dough into pieces and roll each piece out into a rectangle.
- Sprinkle finely chopped walnuts over each rectangle of dough.
- Roll the dough tightly, then slice into cookies.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a touch of almond extract.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time and stored for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 16 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Italian Nut Roll Cookies, dessert, cookies, holiday baking