Hungarian Christmas Cookies

Hungarian Christmas Cookies are a beautiful collection of traditional holiday treats featuring buttery pastry, homemade fruit jam, walnuts, poppy seeds, and plenty of powdered sugar. These cookies are perfect for Christmas gatherings, cookie exchanges, and cozy afternoons with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of salt

For the Filling

• ¾ cup apricot or plum jam
• 1 cup finely ground walnuts
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

For Finishing

• Powdered sugar