Kifle Yugoslavian Walnut Cookies

Delight your senses with Kifle, the traditional Yugoslavian walnut cookies that are as beautiful as they are delicious. These crescent-shaped treats feature a buttery, flaky dough enriched with sour cream, which wraps around a sweet, nutty walnut filling infused with vanilla. Perfectly golden from a light egg yolk glaze and dusted with a snowy layer of powdered sugar, Kifle cookies bring a touch of old-world charm to any dessert table. With a short prep time and the ability to refrigerate the dough overnight, they're ideal for holiday baking or an easy make-ahead treat. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee or shared at festive gatherings, these irresistible walnut crescents are sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: Yugoslavian Kifle, walnut crescent cookies, traditional holiday cookies, flaky and buttery dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 240 grams All-purpose flour
• 170 grams Unsalted butter
• 120 grams Sour cream
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 120 grams Ground walnuts
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 50 grams Powdered sugar (for dusting)
• 1 unit Egg yolk

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 2

Mix in the sour cream until a soft dough forms. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix together the ground walnuts, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to create the filling. Set aside.

Step 5

Divide the chilled dough into 4 equal portions. Take one portion and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a thin circle, about 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter.

Step 6

Cut the circle into 6 triangular wedges (like slicing a pie). Place a small amount (about 1 teaspoon) of the walnut filling near the wide end of each wedge.

Step 7

Starting at the wide end, roll up each wedge toward the pointed end to form a crescent shape. Place the crescents on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down.

Step 8

Repeat the rolling, filling, and shaping process with the remaining dough portions.

Step 9

Lightly beat the egg yolk and brush it over the tops of the crescents for a golden finish.

Step 10

Bake the kifle in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.

Step 11

Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack, then dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(771.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3589.4

Total Fat 254.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 110.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 620.9mg	0%
Sodium 119.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 308.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g	0%
Total Sugars 112.7g
Protein 51.0g	0%

Vitamin D 18.2IU	0%
Calcium 368.8mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 850.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.4%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 33.1%