Ceviz Dolgulu Kurabiye (walnut-filled cookies) is a variant of Içli Kurabiye, a traditional Turkish dessert, especially popular in the Adıyaman region, also known as “stuffed cookies.”
These are crumbly cookies filled with a sweet nut and spice filling; the name is used interchangeably with Içli Kurabiye, particularly in homemade recipes.
✅ Features of Ceviz Dolgulu Kurabiye:
Crumbly dough (made with butter, flour, sugar, and sometimes yogurt).
Filling of chopped walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, sometimes raisins.
Shaped into crescents or spheres, often dusted with powdered sugar after baking.
They are typical of central and eastern Anatolian cuisine.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven, Oven
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 4.5 oz butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (+ for decoration)
- 3.5 tbsp yogurt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup walnuts
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Steps
Prepare the dough:
In a bowl, combine butter, powdered sugar, egg, and yogurt. Mix until smooth.
Add vanilla and baking powder. Gradually incorporate the flour until a soft, non-stick dough forms.
Cover and let rest for 15-30 minutes.
Prepare the filling:
In a small bowl, mix the walnuts with sugar and cinnamon.
Form the cookies:
Divide the dough into walnut-sized balls. Flatten each ball in the palm of your hand, place a teaspoon of filling in the center, and close, sealing well. Shape into a sphere or oval.
Bake:
Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for about 20-25 minutes or until just golden underneath.
Dust:
Once cool, dust with powdered sugar
Perfect to pair with the Turkish fermented drink: Boza.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Is this Memilheva Kurabiyesi?
No, Içli Kurabiye and Memilheva Kurabiyesi (memil helva kurabiyesi) are two different preparations in Turkish tradition:
✅ Içli Kurabiye
Literally means “stuffed cookie.”
Usually made with a crumbly dough (like shortcrust pastry), filled with dried fruit, sugar, cinnamon, raisins, or walnuts.
Common in Anatolia, especially in regions like Adıyaman and Gaziantep.
It has a closed structure, like a shell with a soft or granular filling inside.
✅ Memilheva Kurabiyesi
It’s a cookie variant made with buckwheat flour (memil).
“Helva” refers to the sandy texture typical of sweets similar to halva.
It doesn’t always have a filling, often a dry, rustic preparation, consumed with tea.
Can also be found in Caucasian and Anatolian areas.
