Description
These Walnut Butter Cookies are a delightful treat with a rich, nutty flavor and a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for any occasion, these easy-to-make cookies are sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
- Include walnuts: Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, place on baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the walnuts before adding them to the dough.
- These cookies freeze well and are great for gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
