German Walnut Shortbread Cookies
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4.8
German Walnut Shortbread Cookies
Description
This recipe for German Walnut Shortbread Cookies begins by creaming cold unsalted butter with powdered sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Flour and salt are blended in gently, then sugar and chopped walnuts are mixed just until combined. Forming the dough into logs and refrigerating allows the butter to harden for cleaner slicing.
Slicing the chilled dough into half-inch rounds and dipping them in granulated sugar before baking creates a sweet, slightly crunchy exterior. Baking at 350°F for 10-12 minutes yields cookies with a crisp shortbread texture and a rich walnut flavor. The combination of butter and walnuts defines the buttery, nutty characteristic of these traditional cookies.
These shortbread cookies pair well with hot beverages and serve as a classic accompanying treat for gatherings or a snack. The dough benefits from adequate chilling to maintain shape and facilitate cutting, ensuring uniform cookies with a pleasant texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter cold, unsalted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup walnuts , coarsely chopped
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Add the butter and powdered sugar and vanilla to a stand mixer on low speed for 20 seconds then move to high speed for 1 minute until light and fluffy.
- Add in the flour and salt on low speed until just combined, then add in the sugar and walnuts until just combined.
- Remove the dough, placing onto 2 large pieces of plastic wrap and wrap into 2 large logs and refrigerate them until completely chilled, at least 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, unroll the cookie dough, slicing into 1/2" thick cookie dough slices.
- Dip each cookie round in the granulated sugar. Bake on baking sheet for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 158IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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