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Ginger Walnut Cookies
Ginger Walnut Cookies
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Crunchy and sweet, these walnut cookies are perfect for any occasion. A great alternative to traditional sugar cookies for the holidays these can be cut into festive shapes!

  • Servings: 4 dozen
  • Prep Time: 30m
  • Cook Time: 8-10m
Vegetarian
Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 cups flour

1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup finely chopped California walnuts

1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger

Cinnamon Glaze (recipe follows)

Directions
  1. Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl until fluffy; stir in eggs and vanilla.
  2. Stir together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; add to butter mixture, mixing until thoroughly combined. Stir in walnuts and ginger. Wrap dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm. (May be prepared up to a week ahead.)
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a portion of the dough, roll out 1/4-inch thick on a lightly floured board and cut into stars or other desired shapes.
  4. Place on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned around the edges.
  5. Transfer cookies to a baking rack to cool before coating with a thin layer of Cinnamon Glaze. Store cookies in an airtight container.

Cinnamon Glaze:

  1. Stir together 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 126
  • Total Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 18 mg
  • Sodium: 42 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 18 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 2 g