Nut Roll Cookies

Ah, Nut Roll Cookies are delicious—soft, nutty, and lightly sweet, perfect with tea or coffee 🌰🍪. Here’s a great recipe:

Ingredients (makes ~24 cookies)

For the dough:

• 1 cup butter, softened

• ¾ cup sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the filling:

• 1 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)

• ½ cup brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Optional glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2–3 teaspoons milk or cream

• ½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Make the dough:

   • Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

   • Mix in vanilla.

   • Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until dough forms.

3. Prepare filling:

   • Combine nuts, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon in a small bowl.

4. Assemble cookies:

   • Roll a tablespoon of dough into a small log.

   • Flatten slightly and place a teaspoon of nut filling in the center.

   • Fold dough over the filling and shape into a log or oval, sealing the filling inside.

5. Bake:

   • Bake 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.

6. Optional glaze:

   • Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.

   • Drizzle over cooled cookies.

7. Serve:

   • Enjoy with coffee or tea!

💡 Tips:

• Toast the nuts first for extra flavor.

• Make mini cookies for bite-sized treats.

• You can swap the filling for chocolate chips or jam for a twist.

If you want, I can also give a “super-soft, bakery-style nut roll cookie” version that has a gooey nut center and melts in your mouth. Do you want me to do that?