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Kindli Cookies Recipe

Delight your holiday guests with these unique Kindli Cookies! A delightful twist on traditional holiday baking, these intricate cookies boast a rich, nutty filling encased in a delicate, subtly sweet dough. A family favorite waiting to be discovered!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 165 mins
Calories 290.4 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Kindli Cookies

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How to Make Kindli Cookies

  1. Whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center.
  2. In the well, crack 2 large whole eggs and 1 large egg yolk. Gently whisk with your fingers until combined.
  3. Add 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and knead until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. In a small bowl, dissolve 2 teaspoons active dry yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add 1 cup mashed cooked potatoes (warm) to the yeast mixture. This activates the yeast.
  5. Puree the potato mixture until smooth. Add the pureed potatoes to the flour mixture.
  6. Stir in 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 1/4 cup dry white wine, adding more wine as needed to form a cohesive dough.
  7. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic (about 8-10 minutes). If desired, you can use a food processor to assist with kneading.
  8. Divide the dough into 6 equal-sized balls. Cover and let rest for 45 minutes.
  9. **Make the filling:** Combine 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Mix well.
  10. Refrigerate the nut filling until ready to use.
  11. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  12. Punch down the dough and divide each of the 6 balls into 6-7 smaller balls.
  13. Roll out each small ball into a 3-inch circle.
  14. Place 1 1/2 tablespoons of filling in a line down the center of each circle, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  15. Fold the top and bottom of the circle over the filling.
  16. Fold the left side over two-thirds of the filling.
  17. Fold the right side over to meet the left edge.
  18. Press the sides together firmly to seal.
  19. Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
  20. Whisk together the remaining egg yolk with 1 teaspoon of water. Brush the tops of the cookies with the egg wash.
  21. Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with additional egg wash halfway through baking.
  22. Let cool completely on wire racks before serving. Makes approximately 36 cookies.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

92g

Fat

19g

Carbs

15g

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