Austrian Walnut Cookies Recipe

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans offer a similar flavor profile, while sunflower seeds are more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a healthier fat option, while margarine can be less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener, while brown sugar can be more economical.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based alternative, while egg substitutes can be budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Finely grind the walnuts in a food processor until they resemble a coarse meal.

Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the ground walnuts until evenly distributed.

Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens