Italian Nut Roll Cookies

Ingredients:
For the Dough:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:

1 cup finely ground walnuts
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions:
Make the Dough:

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Filling:

In a bowl, combine the ground walnuts, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Assemble and Bake:

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