Hungarian Christmas Walnut Cookies (Hókifli)

Hókifli is a beloved Hungarian Christmas cookie known for its delicate, crescent-shaped pastry and generous coating of powdered sugar. The name hókifli roughly translates to “snowy crescent,” a perfect description of these tender little cookies covered in a snowy layer of sugar.

Made with a buttery dough and walnut filling, Hókifli is a classic addition to a Hungarian holiday cookie platter. 🇭🇺❄️🌰

🍪 Ingredients

For the Dough

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup (120 g) sour cream
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the Walnut Filling

• 1 cup (100 g) finely ground walnuts
• ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar or vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon apricot jam, optional

For Finishing

• 1–1½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 packet vanilla sugar, optional