Ah yes! **Hungarian Christmas Walnut Cookies** (*Diós keksz* or *Diós karácsonyi süti*) are tender, nutty, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious—perfect for the holidays 🎄🌰. They often have a soft cookie base filled or topped with a sweet walnut filling. Here’s a classic version:
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## Hungarian Christmas Walnut Cookies
### Ingredients
#### Cookie Dough
* 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
* 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
* ½ cup (100 g) sugar
* 1 large egg
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* Pinch of salt
#### Walnut Filling
* 1 cup (100 g) finely ground walnuts
* ½ cup (100 g) sugar
* 2–3 tbsp milk
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* Optional: 1 tsp rum or rum extract for flavor
#### Optional Glaze
* Powdered sugar for dusting, or
* ½ cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tsp milk for a simple icing
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### Instructions
1. **Make the Dough**
* Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
* Beat in the egg and vanilla.
* Gradually mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
* Wrap in plastic and chill **30–60 minutes**.
2. **Make the Walnut Filling**
* In a bowl, combine ground walnuts, sugar, milk, vanilla, and optional rum.
* Mix until spreadable, not too runny. Adjust milk if needed.
3. **Assemble Cookies**
* Preheat oven to **350°F (175°C)**. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
* Roll dough into small balls (~1 inch) or shape into flat rounds.
* Make an indentation in the center of each cookie and fill with ½–1 tsp walnut filling.
* Optionally, sandwich two cookies together with filling.
4. **Bake**
* Bake **12–15 minutes**, until edges are lightly golden.
* Cool on wire racks.
5. **Finish**
* Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze if desired.
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### Tips
* **Grinding Walnuts:** Use finely ground walnuts for smooth filling; slightly coarser gives a rustic texture.
* **Make Ahead:** Cookies store well for 1–2 weeks in an airtight tin—perfect for gifting.
* **Flavor Twist:** Add a tiny pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling for extra warmth.
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If you want, I can also share a **rolled Hungarian walnut cookie version** that looks like little crescent moons—super traditional and festive.
Do you want me to give that version?
