Walnut Cookie Recipe - Lemon Ginger Walnut Cookies

Recipes

Lemon Ginger Walnut Cookies

Submitted By: Chef Patty Mastracco

Ginger and lemon are the perfect complement to crunchy walnuts in this delicious cookie that is perfect anytime of year.

Vegetarian Chef Collection

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons lemon extract

3 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup finely chopped California walnuts (about 1 1/4 cups walnuts)

1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger

Lemon Glaze (recipe follows)

Directions

Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl until fluffy; stir in eggs and extract. Stir together flour, 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.) 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 desired shapes. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned around the edges.
Transfer cookies to a baking rack to cool before coating with a thin layer of Lemon Glaze. Store cookies in an airtight container.

Lemon Glaze:

Stir together 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon milk in a small bowl until smooth. Sprinkle with finely grated lemon zest if you like.