Melt in Your Mouth Walnut Cookies (My Mom's Favorite Tea Cookies)
This is a recipe my mother and I have shared for years. These cookies are quick and easy to whip up for a delicious treat that will melt in your mouth. We found it originally years ago in a magazine I don't even remember which one but this recipe was a favorite we kept coming back to. Originally we didn't even write it down and at times wouldn't know where it was but eventually I wrote it down to make sure I never forget it!
I've made these for many people and some have associated them with Mexican Wedding Cookies but most recipes I see of those use almonds and not walnuts. You can easily sub other nuts in this recipes which makes it a great one to play with. You can also make these into thumbprints by pressing into the center and baking with a little jam. My favorite is a little raspberry jam but at the end of the day a simple walnut and vanilla flavor is subtle and perfect for an afternoon treat.
If you try these at home and change it around let me know how it goes! I love seeing interpretations of this recipe with how versatile it is. I've substituted other nuts for the walnuts with great results, especially with different fillings. Pecans and caramel anyone?
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Walnut Cookies
225g Unsalted Butter, soft
50g Granulated Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla
285g All Purpose Flour
Pinch Salt
227g Walnuts, finely chopped
As Needed Powdered Sugar
In a mixer, beat butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add flour, salt, and walnuts. Beat until smooth.
Shape into small bite-sized cookies, about 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon in size.
Place on a lined baking sheet. They don't expand or spread much so they can go pretty close to each other.
Bake at 325℉ for 15-20 min until slightly golden brown on edges.
Allow to cool slightly before tossing with powdered sugar and allow to cool completely before storing. **I sometimes coat with sugar again once cooled.
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