Best 7 Butter Nut Horn Cookies Recipes

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Butter nut horn cookies are a delectable and timeless treat that have captivated taste buds for generations. Originating in Germany, these crescent-shaped pastries are known for their flaky, buttery crust and sweet, nutty filling. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to create these irresistible cookies in the comfort of your own kitchen. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the art of shaping and baking, we'll take you through each step of the process, ensuring that you end up with a batch of golden brown, perfectly crispy butter nut horn cookies that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA WOMACK'S BUTTERHORN COOKIES



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These "butterhorns" are a traditional Christmas favorite around the Womack homesteads, but can be made and served all year round. Delicious, flaky, buttery, crusted cookies rolled in the shape of miniature croissants, sprinkled with a nutty, cinnamon-sugar mix.

Provided by Douglas Womack

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups unsalted butter, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup sour cream
1 large egg yolk
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cut butter into flour in a large mixing bowl with your fingertips. Add sour cream and egg yolk; mix thoroughly until a firm dough is formed. Shape dough into a large ball, cover with waxed paper or plastic wrap, and refrigerate until fully chilled, at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Remove dough from the refrigerator and cut into 3 equal pieces. Roll 1 piece of dough into a circle. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the sugar mixture and press it into the dough. Cut into 12 wedges (like a pie) and roll each piece from the wide side to the tip to make a croissant-shaped cookie; place on the prepared baking sheets. Curl the tips of each cookie towards you to form a curved horn shape. Repeat with remaining dough and sugar mixture to form remaining cookies.
  • Bake in batches in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 4.3 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

HORN WALNUT COOKIES



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You need just a few ingredients to make these elegant and delicious walnut horns from Loretta Stokes of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. "The dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated 5 to 7 days," says Loretta.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup plus 1 teaspoon butter, softened, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups ground walnuts
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and the cream cheese until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Gradually add flour, beating until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough into four portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 12-in. circle. , Melt the remaining 1 teaspoon butter. In a large bowl, combine walnuts, 3/4 cup sugar, milk, vanilla, salt and melted butter. Spread over circles. Cut each into 12 wedges. Roll up wedges, starting from the wide ends., Place point side down on greased baking sheets. Curve ends to form crescents. Bake until lightly browned, 35-40 minutes. Remove to wire racks., Place remaining sugar in a small shallow bowl. Roll warm cookies in sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MOM'S NUT HORNS



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This is an old family recipe. We make them every Christmas and there are never enough. The dough is easy to work with and they are easy to make!

Provided by Stephanie Murtaugh- Flinn

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Filled Cookie Recipes

Time 8h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ pound butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup sour cream
1 egg yolk
¾ cup finely ground walnuts
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cut butter into flour in a bowl using 2 knives or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add sour cream and egg yolk; mix well. Shape the dough into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Combine walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
  • Cut dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 1/8-inch thick circle on a lightly floured surface. Spread 1/4 of the walnut mixture on each circle; cut each circle into 12 wedge-shaped pieces with a pizza wheel.
  • Shape each piece of dough into a crescent by rolling dough from the wide end of the wedge into the center. Transfer cookies carefully to the baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Watch cookies carefully as they bake; their bottoms tend to brown faster than their tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 58.9 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

BUTTERHORN CHRISTMAS COOKIES



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This recipe has been in our family for many years. They are a tad bit tedious but very much worth it.

Provided by Jennifer Iadevaia

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 36-48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups flour
1 cup salted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs
2/3 cup walnuts, chopped fine
1 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • In large bowl; measure flour, butter, sour cream, salt, baking powder, ½ cup sugar, and 1 egg yolk (place egg white in small bowl set aside)
  • With spoon stir until blended and mixture holds together (also works in the mixer, just be sure to cream the butter first).
  • Shape into ball and wrap in plastic wrap chill 2-3 hours until firm.
  • In small bowl stir walnuts cinnamon and ½ cup sugar set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Roll out 1/3 of dough to 1/8-thick; use 10-inch round plate as guide.
  • Spread egg white with pastry brush on circle.
  • Cut into 12 equal wedges, using a pizza cutter to do this makes this step a lot easier.
  • Spread walnut mixture and roll starting at curved edge.
  • Place cookies point side down about 1 1/2- inches apart.
  • In cup beat 1 egg and ½ teaspoon sugar.
  • Brush cookies.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes.

ITALIAN HORN COOKIES



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My family has been making these delicate fruit-filled cookies for generations. They're light and flaky, with the look of an elegant old-world pastry. -Gloria Siddiqui, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup cold butter, cubed
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
1 can (12 ounces) cherry cake and pastry filling
Sugar
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in ice cream. Divide into 4 portions. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion to 1/8-in. thickness. With a fluted pastry cutter, cut into 2-in. squares. Place about 1/2 teaspoon filling in the center of each square. Overlap 2 opposite corners of dough over the filling and seal. Sprinkle lightly with sugar. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Cool on wire racks. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PECAN BUTTER HORN COOKIES



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These are so good, abit time consuming but well worth it. Recipe does not double well. While one batch is chilling I start the next batch.

Provided by jan007

Categories     Breads

Time 3h10m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast
2 tablespoons water
2 eggs, separated
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup finely ground pecans
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Stir flour, baking powder, and salt together in mixing bowl.
  • Cut in butter.
  • Dissolve yeast in warm water stir in egg yolks, sour cream and vanilla.
  • Blend into flour mixture.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 400' degrees F.
  • Beat egg whites until foamy gradually add sugar beat until stiff.
  • Fold in nuts and almond extract.
  • Divide dough into 4 parts.
  • On a board sprinkled with powdered sugar roll each out into 9 inch circles.
  • Cut each circle into 12 wedges.
  • Spread 1 heaping teaspoonful meringue on each.
  • Roll up beginning at wide end.
  • Bake on lightly greased baking sheet.
  • 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool Roll in powdered sugar.

NUTTY BUTTER COOKIES



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In this cleverly customizable cookie, peanuts, almonds, and cashews work equally well for the nut and nut-butter components of the recipe. (It's best to stick to one type of nut per batch.) To amp up the flavor and texture of the cookie, the oats are toasted in butter before being mixed into the dough. And if you don't like nuts, sunflower seeds are also delicious.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
Coarse salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup nut butter
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Melt 1/2 stick butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add oats, and cook, stirring, until toasted, 5 to 7 minutes. Spread oat mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet; let cool.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt. Beat together remaining stick butter and the sugars with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy. Add egg, and beat until combined. Add nut butter, and beat on medium speed until well combined.
  • Add oat mixture and chopped nuts, and beat on low speed until combined. Add flour mixture, and beat until combined.
  • Roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place cookies 1 inch apart on 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely on baking sheets.

Tips:

  • For a chewier cookie, use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • If you don't have a pastry blender, you can use two knives to cut the butter into the flour.
  • Be sure to chill the dough before rolling it out. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • If the dough is too sticky to roll out, add a little more flour.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just golden brown around the edges. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before filling them. This will help prevent the filling from leaking out.
  • You can use any type of filling you like in these cookies. Some popular options include chocolate ganache, pastry cream, and fruit preserves.

Conclusion:

Butter nut horn cookies are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for special occasions or everyday snacking. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make these cookies at home. So what are you waiting for? Give them a try today!

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