German Walnut Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Name: German Walnut Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 4 teaspoons confectioners' sugar; 1 egg yolk; 1 pinch salt; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
1 egg yolk
1 pinch salt
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

1
Beat 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add 3/4 cup plus 4 teaspoons confectioner's sugar, egg yolk, and salt; beat until smooth. Knead in 2 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour and 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons walnuts.
2
Shape dough into 2-inch thick rolls and press them into rectangles using a flat item like a cutting board. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4
Cut dough into thin slices and lay them on an ungreased baking sheet.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) and bake until very lightly browned, about 5 more minutes.
6
Remove from the baking sheet and cool on a wire rack, about 20 minutes.

1021

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, 4 teaspoons confectioners' sugar, and more.

Yes, German Walnut Shortbread Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

German Walnut Shortbread Cookies

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