Recipe: Honey Walnut Drops
Description: These delightful Honey Walnut Drops produce soft, cake-like cookies, perfect for indulging in a sweet treat. They’re best stored with layers of waxed paper to maintain their texture and flavor. This recipe yields a generous batch, making plenty of cookies to enjoy and share with loved ones.
Category: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie
Keywords: Coconut, Fruit, Nuts, < 30 Mins
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 77
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 8.8mg
- Sodium: 48.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 10.6g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 6g
- Protein: 1.1g
Yield: 84 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup honey
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 3 eggs
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 3/4 cup flaked coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Additional walnut halves for topping
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). | PT0M |
| 2 | In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugar, honey, shortening, and eggs until well combined. | PT0M |
| 3 | In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed. | PT0M |
| 4 | Gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture, alternating with sour cream, until a smooth dough forms. | PT0M |
| 5 | Stir in chopped walnuts, flaked coconut, and vanilla extract until evenly distributed throughout the dough. | PT0M |
| 6 | Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a greased baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. | PT0M |
| 7 | Top each cookie with a walnut half for added decoration and flavor. | PT0M |
| 8 | Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown around the edges. | PT12M |
| 9 | Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. | PT0M |
Tips:
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake them by removing them from the oven when they’re just set.
- Experiment with different nuts or add-ins like chocolate chips for variety.
- Store cookies in an airtight container layered with waxed paper to maintain freshness.
These Honey Walnut Drops are a delightful addition to any cookie jar or dessert spread, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness in every bite. Enjoy them with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage for a comforting treat any time of day.
