Absolutely, Ashley! Let’s dive into a nostalgic and heartwarming treat with this beautiful recipe for Hungarian Walnut Fig Kifli Cookies ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º — a delicate pastry that brings old-world charm right into your kitchen.
ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Hungarian Walnut Fig Kifli Cookies
Flaky, nutty, sweet, and kissed with tradition
These crescent-shaped cookies, or kifli, are a treasured part of Hungarian baking. Traditionally filled with jam, nuts, or poppy seeds, this version features a unique twist: a rich walnut and fig filling that adds both texture and natural sweetness. Perfect for the holidays, tea time, or whenever you need a taste of home.
🧺 Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup (180ml) sour cream
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting after baking)
For the Walnut Fig Filling:
- 1/2 cup dried figs, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup ground walnuts
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2–3 tbsp orange juice or water (to soften the figs)
- Zest of 1/2 an orange (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon