Hungarian Snow Crescents (Hókifli) Recipe

Ingredients

• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 200 g cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 100 g sour cream
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Filling:

• 150 g finely ground walnuts
• 50 g sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 2 tbsp milk

For coating:

• Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Mix the flour and salt in a bowl. Rub in the cold butter until crumbly.
2. Add the sour cream, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix into a soft dough.
3. Wrap the dough and chill for 1 hour.
4. Combine the walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and milk to make the filling.
5. Roll out the dough to about 3 mm thick and cut into small triangles.
6. Place a small amount of filling on the wide end of each triangle and roll into crescent shapes.
7. Arrange on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 minutes, until lightly golden.
9. While still warm, generously coat the crescents with powdered sugar.
10. Let cool completely and serve.