Hungarian Nut Horn Cookies
Hungarian Nut Horn Cookies make wonderful additions to Christmas cookie tins because they hold their shape and they taste delicious. Nutty cookies like these are some of the best Christmas cookie recipes from around the world.
Celebrate With More Festive Recipe Ideas
If you enjoyed making the delicious Hungarian Nut Horn Cookies, you'll love trying out some other festive Christmas recipes from around the world. One classic choice is the Italian Panettone, a fluffy and sweet bread filled with raisins and citrus zest. It's perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee on Christmas morning. Another tasty option is the German Lebkuchen, a spiced gingerbread cookie that is often coated in chocolate or icing. These cookies are a holiday staple in Germany and are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. For a twist on a traditional Christmas dessert, consider making a French Yule Log cake, or Buche de Noel. This decadent cake is shaped like a log and filled with rich chocolate ganache, perfect for impressing guests at your holiday gathering. No matter which recipe you choose to try next, we hope you continue to enjoy spreading holiday cheer through baking delicious treats. Happy baking!
Ingredients
- 2 sticks (1 cup) margarine or butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Mix softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
- Gradually add flour until the mixture reaches a doughy consistency.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- For filling, combine walnuts, sugar and milk. Stir until consistency is even.
- When dough has been refrigerated 2 hours, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Roll out cold dough and slice into squares.
- Spread filling across squares of dough and roll lengthwise to create a cigar shape, or roll diagonally for a crescent shape.
- Gently roll each piece in granulated sugar until lightly coated, then transfer to a cookie sheet.
- Curve ends inward for crescent shape if desired.
- Bake 8-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
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