Kifle - Yugoslavian Walnut Cookies Recipe

Name: Kifle - Yugoslavian Walnut Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dough; 7 g sachet active dry yeast; 2 cups sifted flour; 1/2 cup margarine; 2 egg yolks; 1/2 cup sour cream; confectioners' sugar; melted margarine, for greasing; Walnut Filling; 1 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Servings: persons

Dough
7 g sachet active dry yeast
2 cups sifted flour
1/2 cup margarine
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup sour cream
confectioners' sugar
melted margarine, for greasing
Walnut Filling
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten

1
Put sifted flour into large mixing bowl. Mix in yeast. Cut in margarine with pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
2
Add egg yolks and sour cream; mix well. Form into a ball. On lightly floured board, knead until smooth, 5 to 10 minutes. Divide dough into 3 equal parts. Wrap in wax paper. Chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour.
3
Combine walnuts, sugar and vanilla extract. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Set aside.
4
On a board sprinkled with confectioners sugar, roll each part of dough into an 8-inch circle; cut each into 8 pie-shape wedges.
5
Fill wide end of each wedge with 1 tablespoon walnut filling. Roll up from wide end to point. Place on greased baking sheet, curving ends to form crescent shape.
6
Bake at 375 degrees F about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Dust with confectioners sugar.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dough, 7 g sachet active dry yeast, 2 cups sifted flour, 1/2 cup margarine, and more.

Yes, Kifle - Yugoslavian Walnut Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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