To prepare these delicious walnut cookies, start by gathering all the necessary ingredients and tools you will need. It is essential to use soft butter that has a creamy texture. Therefore, take the butter out of the fridge a few hours before you start the recipe to soften it. Once it is soft enough, use a spatula to cream it until it becomes like a butter paste, being careful not to liquefy it, as this would affect the necessary proportions for the recipe.
After you have obtained the creamy butter, measure it with a cup. Next, take the walnut kernel and slice it thinly lengthwise to use later as decoration. Set the slices aside, and now it is time to prepare the buttercream. In a large bowl, combine the creamed butter with the powdered sugar. Use a mixer or a spatula to mix well until the mixture becomes a fluffy and airy cream.
Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each to ensure they are evenly incorporated into the mixture. Then, add the vanilla essence, lemon juice, and grated lemon zest. These ingredients will add a fresh and delicious flavor to your cookies. The next step is to gradually incorporate the flour. Add enough flour to obtain a slightly soft dough that will stick to your hands. This dough will require a little patience, but the result will be worth the effort.
Once you have achieved the desired consistency, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least an hour. This will help the dough firm up and become easier to handle. After the cooling time has expired, take the dough out and place it on a clean work surface. Form small balls of dough with a diameter of about 2 cm and flatten them slightly with your palm.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with the vanilla sugar until they become frothy and firm. This step is crucial, as the egg whites will stick to the cookies and help achieve a crunchy texture. Dip each dough ball in the egg white, making sure it is well covered, then roll it in the ground walnuts, which will give a special taste and texture.
Place the cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between them to allow for expansion during baking. Press a few walnut slices into each cookie to add a decorative detail and extra flavor. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius, and when it is ready, place the tray in the oven. Bake the cookies for about 25 minutes or until they become golden at the edges.
After the cookies are baked, take the tray out of the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. These cookies can be served plain or, for an extra flavor, dusted with vanilla powdered sugar. Their delicate taste and walnut aroma will surely make your cookies an irresistible treat. Enjoy!
After you have obtained the creamy butter, measure it with a cup. Next, take the walnut kernel and slice it thinly lengthwise to use later as decoration. Set the slices aside, and now it is time to prepare the buttercream. In a large bowl, combine the creamed butter with the powdered sugar. Use a mixer or a spatula to mix well until the mixture becomes a fluffy and airy cream.
Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each to ensure they are evenly incorporated into the mixture. Then, add the vanilla essence, lemon juice, and grated lemon zest. These ingredients will add a fresh and delicious flavor to your cookies. The next step is to gradually incorporate the flour. Add enough flour to obtain a slightly soft dough that will stick to your hands. This dough will require a little patience, but the result will be worth the effort.
Once you have achieved the desired consistency, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least an hour. This will help the dough firm up and become easier to handle. After the cooling time has expired, take the dough out and place it on a clean work surface. Form small balls of dough with a diameter of about 2 cm and flatten them slightly with your palm.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with the vanilla sugar until they become frothy and firm. This step is crucial, as the egg whites will stick to the cookies and help achieve a crunchy texture. Dip each dough ball in the egg white, making sure it is well covered, then roll it in the ground walnuts, which will give a special taste and texture.
Place the cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between them to allow for expansion during baking. Press a few walnut slices into each cookie to add a decorative detail and extra flavor. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius, and when it is ready, place the tray in the oven. Bake the cookies for about 25 minutes or until they become golden at the edges.
After the cookies are baked, take the tray out of the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. These cookies can be served plain or, for an extra flavor, dusted with vanilla powdered sugar. Their delicate taste and walnut aroma will surely make your cookies an irresistible treat. Enjoy!
Ingredients
-1 cup walnut meat, cut lengthwise -1 cup lard/butter*, at room temperature (250 ml cup) -1 cup powdered sugar (250 ml cup) -4 egg yolks -vanilla essence -juice and zest of 1 large lemon -flour as needed (about 10 heaping tablespoons) -2 egg whites -vanilla sugar -ground walnuts For serving: powdered vanilla sugar, optional