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Italian Walnut Cookies

Delicious Italian Walnut Cookies in Just 3 Ingredients!

These Italian Walnut Cookies, made with just three ingredients, blend nuttiness and sweetness, perfect for coffee breaks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups fresh walnuts
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
For Dusting (Optional)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Tray
  • parchment paper
  • spatula
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Italian Walnut Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (375°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, pulse fresh walnuts and sugar until finely ground.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add a room temperature egg. Mix until a uniform dough is formed.
  4. Shape the dough into a ball and divide into four equal portions.
  5. Roll each portion into a log approximately 9 inches long and flatten to about 1 inch wide.
  6. Cut each flattened log into 6 equal pieces, roughly 1.5 inches wide.
  7. Arrange cookie pieces on the baking tray with enough space between each.
  8. Bake for 11-13 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool cookies on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh walnuts and ensure the egg is at room temperature for easier mixing. Avoid over-processing the walnut mixture.

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