Chinese Walnut Cookies
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5
4 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
14 mins
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Total Time
34 mins
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Servings
40 -45 cookies
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Calories
104 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
Chinese
Chinese Walnut Cookies
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These Chinese walnut cookies are crumbly, crunchy, and utterly delicious. So much better than any fortune cookies. Perfect for celebrating the Chinese New Year.
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Ingredients
- 300 g all-purpose flour 10.5 oz/ 2 ⅜ cups, Notes 1,2
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 200 g butter 7 oz/ ¾ cups + 1 tablespoon, room temperature, Note 3, unsalted
- 130 g walnut 4.5 oz/ 1 cup, ground
- 120 g icing sugar 4.2 oz/ 1 ¼ cup
- 1 large egg
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 40-45 walnuts halves or quarters as many as required
Instructions
- Dough: Mix the flour and the baking powder. Add the cubed butter, ground walnuts, icing sugar, egg, and salt. Mix shortly to obtain a dough.300 g all-purpose flour/ 2 ⅜ cups + ¼ teaspoon baking powder + 200 g unsalted butter/ ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon + 130 g ground walnuts/ 1 cup + 120 g icing sugar/ 1 ¼ cup + 1 large egg + 1 pinch of salt
- Refrigerate: Form a flat dough ball, wrap it in cling film/plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for about 30 minutes (Note 4).
- In the meantime, preheat the oven to 350°F/ 180°C. Line two or three baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape: Form balls about the size of a large walnut (ca 0.7 oz/ 20 g each), and place them on the prepared baking trays. Leave some space between the cookies.
- Brush: Beat the egg yolk and milk together. Use the mixture to brush the cookies. Place a walnut half or quarter (depending on their size) on each cookie, pressing it down lightly to slightly flatten the dough balls as well.1 egg yolk + 1 tablespoon milk + 40-45 walnuts
- Bake for about 13-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Leave to rest on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Keep in airtight containers at room temperature.
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Notes
- Measurements: I strongly recommend using a digital kitchen scale (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab) to measure the ingredients.
- Flour: Cake flour has a lower protein content, resulting in softer cookies. All-purpose flour lends a crunchy texture to the cookies.
- Lard: In the traditional recipe, lard is typically used. However, for convenience, I've opted for butter instead.
- Make ahead: The dough can be made for up to 3 days ahead. Keep it refrigerated in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cookie
Calories
104kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 40-45 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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