Spiced Walnut Crescents (Regional Twist)
60% автентично · Balkan-inspired
A creative variation of sweet nut cookies, these feature a crescent shape and incorporate warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg into the nutty filling for an aromatic twist.
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Съставки
- All-purpose flour3 cups
- Unsalted butter, cold and cubed1 cup
- Sour cream1/4 cup
- Egg yolk1
- Ground walnuts1.5 cups
- Powdered sugar1/2 cup
- Cinnamon1 tsp
- Nutmeg1/4 tsp
- Vanilla extract1 tsp
- Salt1/4 tsp
Стъпки
- 1
For the filling: Combine ground walnuts, powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Mix well. Add a tablespoon of water if too dry to form a paste.
- 2
For the dough: In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and sour cream.
- 4
Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and mix until a dough just comes together. Do not overwork.
- 5
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- 6
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 7
Roll out the chilled dough thinly on a lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes (e.g., circles or squares).
- 8
Place a small amount of filling on one half of each dough piece. Fold the other half over to create a crescent shape, sealing the edges.
- 9
Place the crescents on the prepared baking sheets.
- 10
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- 11
Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
