Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
7 tablespoons butter
7/8 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons any flavor fruit jam
5/8 cup raisins
1 1/8 cups flaked coconut
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup sesame seeds
1/3 cup confectioners ' sugar for decoration
Strudel Roll Cookies are a perfect treat to make in the comfort of your own home. They're filled with sweet fruit jam, coconut, raisins, and walnuts, which turns each bite into a decadent delight. The combination of sesame seeds and coconut makes these cookies irresistibly nutty, and the perfect complement to the soft jam filling. Strudel Roll Cookies have become a classic European cookie and are still a popular choice today. In just a few easy steps, you too can enjoy these delicious cookies all year round.

Instructions

1.Mix flour, salt and butter in a bowl until crumbly. Add sour cream and mix until just blended. Divide into 6 portions and shape each into a ball. Refrigerate for 20 mins.
2.Preheat oven to 375°F. On a floured surface, roll one portion of the dough into a rectangle. Spread with jam. Sprinkle with raisins, coconut, and walnuts. Starting with a long side, roll up tightly.
3.Sprinkle sesame seeds onto a baking sheet; carefully transfer the roll onto the sesame seeds. Press gently so that the seeds adhere to the roll. Repeat with the remaining dough.
4.Bake for 25-30 mins or until golden brown. Slice when cold. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

PROS

These cookies are easy to make, have a unique combination of flavors, and are perfect for any occasion.
They can be stored for a longer period of time without going stale.

CONS

These cookies contain a good amount of sugar, coconut and raisins which can be a downside if you are avoiding sugar and don’t consume it in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Walnuts contain healthy fats, vitamins, and antioxidants that may boost brain health and reduce inflammation. They also contain magnesium which helps lower blood pressure in addition to reducing the risks of heart disease and diabetes.

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