Ingredients
– 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter
– 1 cup walnuts (finely chopped and toasted; pecans or other nuts like pistachios or almonds can be substituted)
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (divided, with 1/2 cup mixed into the dough and the rest used for coating)
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
1-First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2-In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
3-Gradually add flour and mix until just combined, then fold in the chopped nuts.
4-Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them evenly spaced on the baking sheet.
5-Bake for 8 minutes, then rotate the sheets and bake for another 7 to 8 minutes until the tops are set and edges are golden brown.
6-Let the cookies cool on the sheets for 10 minutes, then roll them gently in the powdered sugar while warm, and roll again once fully cooled.
Last Step:
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🌰 Toast nuts thoroughly to enhance flavor before mixing.
🧈 Make sure nuts are completely cool to prevent butter from melting.
🌿 Experiment with warm spices like cinnamon or cardamom for a flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 30 to 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 to 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 12.9 grams
- Sodium: 36.3 milligrams
- Fat: 18.9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8.7 grams
- Carbohydrates: 27.7 grams
- Fiber: 1.1 grams
- Protein: 3.3 grams