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Walnut Meltaways

Meltingly Delicious Walnut Meltaways: Your New Favorite Cookie

These Walnut Meltaways are cookies that melt in your mouth, offering a delightful escape from typical desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened; substitute with dairy-free margarine for vegan option.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Granulated sugar can be used if needed; texture may vary.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Try almond extract for a twist.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Swap with almond flour for gluten-free options.
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Walnuts Feel free to substitute with pecans or almonds.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Omit for low-sodium diets.
For Dusting
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Essential for the classic melt-in-your-mouth experience.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Walnut Meltaways
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar for about 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the vanilla extract and then gently fold in the finely chopped walnuts.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Shape small balls of dough, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are light golden brown.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 5mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing the dough for the best texture. You can chill the dough if it's too soft.

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