Walnut Cookies

2 servings

60 minutes

Walnut cookies are a delicate and aromatic treat rooted in Armenian traditions. Nut-based pastries are widely found in Armenian cuisine due to local ingredients and a love for rich natural flavors. These cookies have a crispy crust and a soft center with a rich nutty aroma that unfolds with each bite. Walnuts add a slight bitterness and incredible depth of flavor, while butter gives a crumbly texture. Such cookies make an excellent addition to morning tea or coffee and serve as a wonderful dessert for family gatherings. They can be served as a standalone treat or paired with jam and honey to create new flavor nuances.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 1493.1
• Proteins: 24.7g
• Fats: 98.7g
• Carbohydrates: 131.1g

Ingredients

• Butter: 110 g
• Sugar: 100 g
• Walnuts: 150 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Wheat flour: 200 g
• Baking powder: 1 tsp
• Salt: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Leave 15 halves of nuts for decoration. Grind the rest.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 150 g

2. Add soft butter and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 110 g

3. Pour sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 100 g

4. Break the egg.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

5. Add baking powder and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
   • Salt:  pinch

6. Add flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 200 g

7. Knead a uniform dough, divide it into small pieces, and roll them into balls.

8. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment or silicone mat, spaced apart.

9. Increase thickness to 0.5 cm. Decorate with half nuts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 150 g

10. Bake at 160 degrees for 20 minutes until golden.