Best 5 Walnut Cigarette Cookies Recipes
Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Walnut Cigarette Cookies recipe collection. These delectable treats, also known as Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cakes, are a timeless classic that will tantalize your taste buds. With variations ranging from traditional to chocolate-dipped and even gluten-free options, there's a perfect recipe for every palate. These cookies are characterized by their delicate, crumbly texture, nutty flavor, and powdered sugar coating, making them a perfect accompaniment to your teatime or holiday gatherings. Whether you prefer the simplicity of the original recipe or desire a touch of chocolate indulgence, our comprehensive guide has you covered. Embrace the joy of baking and create these charming cookies that are sure to impress your family and friends.
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POLVORONES: GROUND WALNUT COOKIES
Polvo means powder in Spanish, which is exactly what these crumbly and buttery cookies turn into in your mouth. My mom made polvorones for us every Christmas. These melt-in-your-mouth Mexican wedding cookies are very easy to prepare and are the perfect accompaniment for a warm cup of after-dinner coffee, or for dipping in hot chocolate as I did when I was a child.
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Time 2h8m
Yield about 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using an electric mixer, beat the butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and beat until well blended. Beat in the flour, and then the ground and chopped walnuts. Divide the dough in half, forming each half into a ball. Wrap separately in plastic and chill until cold, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Working with half of the chilled dough at a time while keeping the rest in the fridge, roll the dough by 2 teaspoonfuls between your palms into balls. Arrange the balls on a large baking sheet, spacing them 1/2-inch apart.
- Bake the cookies until golden brown on the bottom and just pale golden on top, about 18 minutes. Cool the cookies for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Toss the warm cookies in the powdered sugar. Transfer the sugar-coated cookies to a rack to cool completely. (The cookies can be prepared 2 days ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature). Sift additional powdered sugar over the cookies, if desired, before serving.
WALNUT COOKIES II
I invented this recipe last year and my family continues to beg for more. If you like, you can substitute pecans for the walnuts.
Provided by Kate
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes
Time 22m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, white sugar, brown sugar, and baking soda. Add the egg, vanilla, and butter; mix until dough forms. Stir in the chopped walnuts. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 89.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
WALNUT CIGARETTE COOKIES
Steps:
- In a bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, add the egg whites and the salt, and beat the mixture for 10 seconds, or until it is combined well but not frothy. Sift the flour over the mixture and fold it in with the walnuts. Drop level teaspoons of the batter 4 inches apart onto buttered baking sheets and spread the batter into 2-inch rounds. Bake the cookies in batches in the middle of a preheated 375°F. oven for 6 to 8 minutes, or until they are just firm enough to remove from the baking sheet. Working quickly with 1 cookie at a time, loosen the cookies from the sheet with a metal spatula and roll them quickly, rough sides out, around the handle of a wooden spoon or chopstick to form a thin cylinder, transferring them as they are rolled to a rack to cool. (If the cookies become too brittle, return them to the oven for 30 seconds to soften them.) The cookies keep in an airtight container for 3 days.
WALNUT COOKIES (POLVORONES)
In Spain and Latin America polvorones are cookies for celebrations. Marcela Valladolid uses walnuts instead of the more traditional pecans but keeps the crumbly quality that characterizes these universally popular cookies.
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- With an electric mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Add the granulated sugar and beat until well blended. Beat in the flour, and then the chopped and ground walnuts. Remove the dough from the bowl and form into a large disc. Wrap the dough in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator. Cut the dough into quarters, and then cut each quarter into sixths for a total of 24 equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough between your palms into 2-inch balls. Arrange the 24 balls onto the prepared baking sheets (12 cookies on each sheet), spacing them 1 inch apart. Bake the cookies until golden brown on the bottom and just pale golden on top, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Cool the cookies for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Toss the warm cookies in the confectioners' sugar. Transfer the sugarcoated cookies to a rack to cool completely. (The cookies can be prepared 2 days ahead. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature.) Sift more confectioners' sugar over the cookies before serving or toss in sugar a second time.
BLACK WALNUT COOKIES
Black walnuts have a more distinctive flavor than the traditional English walnuts. Black walnuts have a short shelf life and it's best to store them in the freezer.-Doug Black, Conover, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 10 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in 1-1/4 cups walnuts. Finely chop the remaining nuts. , Shape dough into two 15-in. rolls. Roll in chopped nuts, pressing gently. Wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. , Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- To make the cookies more flavorful, toast the walnuts before using them.
- If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or a glass to roll out the dough.
- To make the cookies more crispy, bake them for a few minutes longer.
- If you want the cookies to be softer, bake them for a few minutes less.
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving.
Conclusion:
Walnut cigarette cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them crispy or soft, these cookies are sure to please everyone.
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