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Tender, nutty German-style cookies with crisp edges and a soft, crumbly center.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
  • confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional)

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugar together until smooth and light.
  3. Mix in vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Gradually add flour, mixing gently just until dough forms.
  5. Fold in chopped walnuts evenly.
  6. Drop small mounds onto prepared baking sheets and gently flatten.
  7. Bake 15–18 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool completely and dust with confectioners’ sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 180IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Optional dusting of confectioners’ sugar adds a traditional finish.

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