Walnuss cookies
Our Walnut Cookies have more walnuts in the dough than the traditional cookie, but the center walnut and speckle of sesame seeds instantly marks these as a classic example of hup toh .Italian Walnut Cookies
Best part? They’re ready in 20 minutes!
These are similar to amaretti, featuring a light, crumbly texture that's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
They have crunchy crust that burst with the delicious flavor of toasted walnuts and a soft melt in your mouth centre.
Plus, they’re super easy to make with just three simple ingredients!
These make a fantastic last-minute dessert for a crowd, and pair wonderfully with a creamy Italian hot chocolate, coffee or tea.
They would also make a wonderful homemade Christmas gift idea!
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This is the perfect example that you don’t need a long list of ingredients to whip up a delicious Italian dessert!
All you need to make them is three ingredients:
- Eggs: You'll need two medium-large egg whites.
- Walnuts:
- Sugar: Use powdered sugar for this recipe. Super fine raw cane sugar will also work great in this recipe.
- Orange: It's optional, but for a vibrant citrusy note, I recommend adding 1 teaspoon of fresh orange zest.
VARIATIONS
- Chocolate: Add
- Sea salt caramel:
- Coffee: Add ½ teaspoon of instant coffee powder for a subtle coffee flavor.
- Vanilla: For a light vanilla note, add ½ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
This is very straightforward and easy to make.
Here's a quick recipe overview with step-by-step pictures.
For the full printable recipe, scroll down to the end of the post.
Whisk the egg whites until slightly foamy.
Add ground walnuts, sugar and orange zest (optional) and mix until combined.
Bake for 12 minutes. Let them cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
- you can use a small ice cream scoop
- If the dough feels really sticky, add more ground walnuts, and dust your hands with powdered sugar
- in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Make sure to let them cool completely on a cooling rack to get that perfect crunchy and chewy texture!
Store thein an airtight container or sealed jar. Keep them in a cool spot in your kitchen or in the fridge for up to a week.
They also freeze super well! Store them in an airtight container, they will keep well in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Whenever needed, thaw them in the fridge overnight, dust with confectioner's sugar and serve.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- 220 g walnuts, + extra for decoration
- 2 egg whites
- 60 g powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest, optional
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, optional
Instructions
- Place the walnuts into a small food processor or mini food chopper and pulse until very finely ground and set aside until needed.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites until lightly foamy.
- Add the powdered sugar, ground walnuts and orange zest (if using) and mix until completely combined into a smooth dough.
- Use your hands or an ice cream scoop to form small even balls. The mixture should be sticky but fairly firm, and the dough balls should hold their shape when placed on the baking tray.
- Preheat oven to 180°C/360°F and arrange the baking tray onto the middle shelf of the oven.
Notes
- Please note that I use grams for all my baking recipes because they offer consistent results, however US cups measurement are provided.
- asmall ice cream scoop.
- If the dough is too dry, add 2 teaspoons of water or fresh orange juice.
- If the dough is very sticky, add extra ground walnuts (or almond flour), and dust your hands in powdered sugar
- cool completely on a cooling rack for the perfect crunchy and chewy texture.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.