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5 from 2 votes

Easy Walnut Cookies

Delicious walnut cookies that are made with simple ingredients and easy to prepare. They make a great snack and also yummy edible presents!
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 30 cookies
Calories87 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cover a baking tray with a Silpat or parchment paper.
  • Sift flour and baking powder. In a bowl with the mixer on low speed or by hand mix the butter with the sugar and the pinch of salt until it is all integrated. About 3 minutes with the mixer.
  • Add one egg and one egg yolk, continue beating at low speed until thoroughly incorporated. Add the sifted flour and baking powder and combine at low speed or working with a fork, you will get a soft dough. Form 30 balls 1" in diameter.
  • Roll the balls of dough into the remaining egg white, and then toss with the chopped walnuts, place on the prepared tray and bake for 15-18 minutes until they are brown on the bottom. Let cool on a rack and serve cold. Store in an airtight container for a one week.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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