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German Walnut Shortbread Cookies

Classic German Walnut Shortbread Cookies are easy to make in the traditional style! Try these perfect Christmas cookies today!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 22 mins
Servings: 36 servings
Calories: 126 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter , cold
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup walnuts , coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup sugar

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add in the flour and salt on low speed until just combined, then add in the sugar and walnuts until just combined.
  3. 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.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, unroll the cookie dough, slicing into 1/2" thick cookie dough slices.
  5. Dip each cookie round in the granulated sugar. Bake on baking sheet for 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 126kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.2g 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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 126

% 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.