Name: Perfect filled walnut cookies with nut cream: a traditional Christmas cookie you must try
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 400 g plain flour; 240 g butter; 200 g powdered sugar; 2 egg yolks; 4 tablespoons cocoa; 260 g ground walnuts; 200 g softened butter; 60 g powdered sugar; 100 g ground walnuts; Rum to taste

Preparation procedure

Preparing the dough: In a bowl, mix the flour, powdered sugar, egg yolks, cocoa, ground walnuts and softened butter. Work into a smooth dough and wrap it in cling film. Let rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to make the dough easier to handle.
Baking: Preheat the oven to 170 °C. Press the dough into walnut-shaped molds and bake for 8–10 minutes, until lightly golden. After baking, let the molds cool and then carefully remove the walnuts.
Preparing the cream: Beat the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, ground nuts and rum to taste. Beat until a smooth and airy cream forms.
Filling the walnuts: Fill each walnut half with the nut cream and join the two halves together. Store the finished walnuts in a box and let them rest for several days so the flavors meld and the cookies gain their characteristic crispness.

Total preparation time

60 minutes (including baking and cooling)

Number of servings

approx. 40 pieces

Conclusion

Filled walnuts with nut cream are a symbol of traditional Christmas baking. Fragile dough, fragrant cream and a drop of rum form a perfect dessert that will delight all lovers of classic cookies. The walnuts become more tender and tastier with each day, so it’s worth preparing them in advance. They are ideal not only for the holiday table but also as a handmade gift from your kitchen.