Crispy cookies with walnuts
10 servings
60 minutes
Crispy cookies with walnuts are a refined dessert of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of buttery dough and a rich nutty flavor. Roasted walnuts give the cookies a deep aroma, while the crumb on top adds a delightful crunchy texture. The history of such recipes traces back to traditional home baking in Western Europe, where the combination of nuts, butter, and vanilla symbolized comfort and family warmth. These cookies are perfect for morning coffee or evening tea, and their appetizing crust turns each bite into a small gastronomic delight. The ease of preparation makes them indispensable for cozy evenings, while the aroma of cinnamon adds a touch of sophistication.
1
Crispy topping: Mix 1.5 cups of flour, 3/4 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 0.5 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt with 180 grams of butter until crumbly. Add chopped roasted walnuts, mix and refrigerate for later use.
- Wheat flour: 3.5 glasss
- Sugar: 270 g
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Butter: 300 g
- Walnuts: 65 g
2
For the cake base, preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Grease and flour a 20x20 cm baking pan.
3
In a mixing bowl, beat 120 grams of butter, 3/4 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for about 3 minutes. Add the egg. Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk in 3 batches while continuing to beat, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Butter: 300 g
- Sugar: 270 g
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Wheat flour: 3.5 glasss
- Milk: 0.6 glass
4
Pour the batter into the baking tray, smooth it with a spatula, and evenly distribute the walnut crumbs on top. Bake until lightly brown, about 40 minutes.
- Walnuts: 65 g