Kifle – Yugoslavian Walnut Cookies
Kifle are traditional Yugoslavian cookies often served during holidays and special occasions.
This is vegetarian and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Ground walnuts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the ground walnuts.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a log, about 2 inches in diameter.
- Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the chilled dough logs into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.