This is the cookie that instantly takes me back to my grandmother’s kitchen. Especially during the holidays, Italian-American homes treasure these delicate, crescent-shaped pastries filled with a sweet, nutty mixture. They are a hybrid of pastry and cookie—soft, buttery dough wrapped around a fragrant walnut filling. Each bite is pure nostalgia, perfect for Christmas, weddings, or simply a weekend baking project filled with warmth and tradition.
Ingredients
For the Dough
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4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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3 teaspoons baking powder
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1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
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1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup sour cream
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4 large egg yolks
For the Nut Filling
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¾ pound walnuts, finely ground
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2–3 large egg whites, as needed
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1 ½ teaspoons honey
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional for Serving
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Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
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