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Maple Walnut Shortbread Cookies

Maple Walnut Shortbread Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Discover the melt-in-your-mouth experience of Maple Walnut Shortbread Cookies, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Maple Sugar Can substitute with light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Maple Extract Optional
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts Can substitute with other nuts
For Sugar Coating (Optional)
  • 1/4 cup Sugar for Rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • cookie cutter
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Baking Sheet: Start by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine room temperature salted butter and maple sugar. Blend until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add pure maple extract if desired.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  4. Add Walnuts: Fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
  5. Shape the Dough: Roll the dough out to about 1/3 inch thick. Cut cookies, rolling edges in extra sugar if desired.
  6. Refrigerate the Cookies: Chill the cut cookies in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
  7. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden. Keep an eye on them for desired doneness.
  8. Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag.

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