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italian nut roll cookies recipe a sweet delight awaits
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These Citrus Glazed Italian Nut Roll Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for the holidays or any time you crave a little sweetness. They feature a buttery cookie dough with crunchy nuts and a vibrant citrus glaze.
Ingredients
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- 200 g (1 cup + 2 tbsp) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure and binding.
- 100 g (1/2 cup) Granulated Sugar: Adds initial sweetness.
- 115 g (1/2 cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened: Creates a light and fluffy texture.
- 1 Large Egg (≈50 g): Acts as a binder and adds moisture.
- 1 tsp (5 g) Baking Powder: Helps the cookies rise.
- 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) Salt: Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
- 150 g (1 ½ cups) Mixed Nuts, Finely Chopped (Almonds, Walnuts, Hazelnuts): Provides crunch and nutty flavor.
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Adds warm, aromatic depth.
- 150 g (1 ¼ cup) Powdered Sugar: Base for the citrus glaze.
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Fresh Orange Juice: Key to the citrus glaze flavor.
- 1 tsp (5 g) Finely Grated Orange Zest: Intensifies citrus flavor.
- 1 tsp (5 g) Melted Unsalted Butter: Adds shine to the glaze.
- 2 tbsp (15 g) Toasted Almond Slivers: Provides garnish and extra crunch.
- 1 tsp (2 g) Candied Orange Zest: Adds sparkle and concentrated orange flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Cream softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add Egg & Vanilla: Beat in egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
- Fold in Nuts: Gently fold in chopped mixed nuts.
- Roll & Shape: Roll dough into a rectangle and cut into strips. Roll each strip into a log.
- Arrange & Bake: Place rolls on baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Cool Slightly: Let rolls cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and melted butter.
- Glaze & Garnish: Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and sprinkle with almond slivers and candied orange zest.
- Final Cooling & Serve: Allow glaze to set before serving.
Notes
For best results, use softened (not melted) butter. Toasting the nuts enhances their flavor. Adjust glaze consistency with orange juice or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg