Freshly baked cookies are always irresistible, with their aroma spreading throughout the house… and when enriched with juicy apples and crunchy walnuts, the result becomes a perfect treat for any time of the day. Apple and walnut cookies are proof that with simple ingredients, which we usually have in the pantry, you can create something truly delicious. Perfect for a snack, to accompany a hot tea, or to start the day sweetly, these cookies are very soft and easy to make: the dough does not need to rest, the baking time is quick, and success is guaranteed!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 25 Minutes
- Portions: 25 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 186.16 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 11.88 (g) of which sugars 1.57 (g)
- Proteins 3.28 (g)
- Fat 14.07 (g) of which saturated 4.65 (g)of which unsaturated 2.61 (g)
- Fibers 0.94 (g)
- Sodium 38.40 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 50 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 3/8 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg (medium)
- 7 tbsps butter (softened)
- 1 apple
- 2 oz oz walnuts (ground into flour)
- 3 oz oz walnuts (chopped into pieces)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- vanilla extract (to taste)
- 1 pinch salt
Tools
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Stand mixer
- Bowl
- Food processor
Preparation
Using the food processor, finely chop 2 oz of shelled walnuts until you get a flour.
Chop approximately 3 oz of walnuts with a knife to get pieces.
Peel the apple, remove the core, and cut it into small cubes. Place it in a bowl and sprinkle with a few drops of lemon juice to prevent browning.
Using the stand mixer (or a food processor), mix the softened butter with the sugar until creamy.
Add the egg, a pinch of salt, and a teaspoon of vanilla, to taste.
Combine, then add the flour, baking powder, and 2 oz of finely ground walnuts.
Mix, and finally add the apples and allow them to distribute. You’ll get a very soft but workable dough.
With the help of a teaspoon, form balls and roll them in the chopped walnuts to coat them.
Place them on a baking tray covered with parchment paper, keeping them slightly spaced. Use more trays if necessary.
Place the cookies in a static oven at 355°F (or convection oven at 340°F) and bake for about 20 minutes. Adjust the time according to your oven, keeping in mind that the cookies will remain soft.
Apple and walnut cookies are ready, let them cool completely and dust with some powdered sugar if desired.
Tips and Notes
You can grind the walnut pieces as finely or coarsely as you like.
Do not overbake them, or the walnuts on top will singe and taste bitter.
FAQ
How to store apple and walnut cookies?
You can keep them in a glass or tin container for 2-3 days in a cool place.
