Recipe: Black Walnut Cookies 🍪
Overview:
Indulge in the delightful aroma and flavor of freshly baked Black Walnut Cookies. These treats are perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to everyday snacking. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a total time of 30 minutes, you can enjoy these scrumptious cookies in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup black walnuts
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a greased cookie sheet and set it aside.
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Cream Sugar and Shortening: In a mixing bowl, cream together the light brown sugar and shortening until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the sugar and shortening mixture. Beat until well combined.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
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Add Black Walnuts: Gently fold in the black walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Shape the Cookies: Using your fingers, scoop out a portion of dough and roll it into a small ball, approximately the size of a walnut. 🌰 Roll the dough ball in granulated sugar until coated.
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Place on Cookie Sheet: Transfer the sugar-coated dough balls onto the greased cookie sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie for spreading during baking.
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Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown around the edges.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy these delectable Black Walnut Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1640.3
- Total Fat: 91.4g
- Saturated Fat: 15.8g
- Cholesterol: 93mg
- Sodium: 965.6mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 186.1g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.8g
- Sugar: 108g
- Protein: 28g
Recipe Notes:
- For an extra crunchy texture, toast the black walnuts before adding them to the cookie dough.
- Ensure the cookie dough balls are evenly sized to ensure uniform baking.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
Indulge in the rich flavor and nutty goodness of these Black Walnut Cookies. Perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a special treat for yourself.