Rum-Glazed Walnut Crescents

Walnut Rum Pastry Cookies

Recipe Overview:

• Name: Walnut Rum Pastry Cookies
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Prep Time: 2 hours
• Total Time: 2 hours and 12 minutes
• Description: These Walnut Rum Pastry Cookies are perfect for special occasions when you want to impress with a delightful treat. They require some time and effort but the results are absolutely worth it!
• Recipe Category: Dessert
• Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Christmas, Weeknight, < 4 Hours

Nutritional Information (per cookie):

• Calories: 121.6
• Fat Content: 6.5g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3g
• Cholesterol Content: 28.9mg
• Sodium Content: 47.4mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 14g
• Fiber Content: 0.5g
• Sugar Content: 5.5g
• Protein Content: 2.2g

Yield:

• Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients:

• Flour: 2 cups
• Baking powder: 1 tsp
• Salt: 1/4 tsp
• Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup, cold and diced
• Active dry yeast: 1 1/2 tsp
• Warm water: 2 tbsp
• Eggs: 2 large, separated
• Sour cream: 1/2 cup
• Vanilla extract: 1/2 tsp
• Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
• Walnuts: 1/2 cup, finely chopped
• Powdered sugar: For dusting

Instructions:

1. Prepare Dough:

   • In a small mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold diced butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
   • In another bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in egg yolks, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Blend this mixture into the flour mixture until a soft dough forms. Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour to firm up.

2. Preheat and Prepare:

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   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet and set it aside.

3. Prepare Meringue:

   • In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Add rum extract and gently fold in the chopped walnuts. Set the mixture aside.

4. Shape and Bake:

   • Divide the chilled dough into 4 equal parts, keeping each part refrigerated until ready to use.
   • Roll out each section into a 9-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
   • Sprinkle each circle lightly with powdered sugar. Cut each circle into 12 wedges.

5. Assemble and Bake:

   • Spread a heaping teaspoon of the prepared meringue mixture onto each wedge of dough.
   • Roll up each wedge, starting from the wide end to form a crescent shape.
   • Place the rolled cookies on the prepared baking sheet.

6. Final Baking:

   • Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown.

7. Cool and Serve:

   • Once baked, transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
   • Sprinkle the cooled cookies with additional powdered sugar for an elegant finish.

Tips for Success:

• These cookies are best when made in the specified quantities. Avoid doubling the recipe for optimal results.
• Ensure the butter is cold and diced before incorporating it into the flour mixture to achieve a flaky pastry texture.
• Rolling out the dough into circles and cutting into wedges ensures uniformity in size and shape, resulting in evenly baked cookies.
• The meringue topping adds a light and airy texture with a hint of rum and crunch from the walnuts, making these cookies truly special.

Enjoy these Walnut Rum Pastry Cookies as a delightful treat for festive occasions or any time you want to indulge in a delicious homemade dessert that’s sure to impress!