Description
These Walnut Butter Cookies are deliciously nutty and perfect for any occasion. With a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and the crunch of chopped walnuts, these cookies are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
For Topping (Optional):
- ¼ cup extra chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in Walnuts: Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheets.
- Flatten and Top: Flatten slightly and top with extra walnut pieces if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For crispier cookies, bake a minute or two longer.
- You can toast the walnuts before mixing for a deeper flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
