Best 3 Walnut Sandies Recipes

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Calling all cookie enthusiasts! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the delectable Walnut Sandies. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a symphony of buttery shortbread and nutty goodness, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of Walnut Sandies to suit every palate, from classic to contemporary. Whether you prefer traditional round cookies, elegant Linzer-style sandwiches with a fruity filling, or crave the extra crunch of chocolate-dipped delights, we have a recipe that will satisfy your cravings. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a delightful baking adventure together!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THYME-WALNUT SANDIES



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The texture of these delicate slice-and-bakes is similar to a Mexican wedding cookie: crumbly, but insanely tender.

Categories     Bon Appétit     Cookies     Walnut     Nut     Thyme     Bake

Yield Makes about 36

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the cookies:
2/3 cup walnuts
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons chopped thyme
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
For the icing:
2 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Make the cookies:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 7-10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Pulse walnuts and whole wheat flour in a food processor until finely ground. Add all-purpose flour and salt and pulse to combine.
  • Using your fingers, work thyme into granulated sugar in a small bowl until mixture starts to look moist and clump together. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat thyme sugar, butter, and powdered sugar in a large bowl until light and smooth, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low and gradually add dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Use a rubber spatula to mix in any remaining dry spots or flour at the bottom of the bowl.
  • Transfer dough to a sheet of parchment paper and form into a 12" log. Firmly roll up log in parchment paper, then wrap tightly in plastic. Chill on a flat surface until firm, at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°. Slice off both ends of log to make neat edges, then remove plastic and parchment. Slice dough into 1/4"-thick rounds and place on parchment-lined rimmed baking sheets, spacing about 1" apart. Bake, rotating baking sheets halfway through, until edges of cookies are light golden but centers are still pale, 10-15 minutes. Let cookies cool on baking sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks and let cool completely.
  • Make the icing and assemble:
  • Whisk powdered sugar, orange zest, orange juice, cream, coconut oil, thyme, and salt in a medium bowl until no lumps remain.
  • Using a spoon or small offset spatula, spread about 1 tsp. icing over each cooled cookie (you will have some icing left over). Let cookies sit until icing is set, at least 45 minutes.
  • Do Ahead
  • Dough can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled, or freeze up to 1 month. Cookies can be frosted 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

WALNUT SANDIES



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Walnut Sandies.

Provided by Mak Taylor

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 c butter, cold, slightly softened
2 c cane sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 c walnuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Cream together first four ingredients.
  • 2. Mix together dry ingredients including 1 cup of the finely chopped walnuts, making sure to set aside 1/2 cup of them for the glaze.
  • 3. Combine all ingredients and mix until well blended.
  • 4. Place dough on sheet of waxed paper and roll into a long cylinder approximately 2" to 3" in diameter. Chill dough for 1 hour or until firm enough to slice with sharp knife.
  • 5. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 6. Unwrap dough, slice 1/2" thick pieces and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • 7. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are slightly brown.

WALNUT-MAPLE SANDIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield about 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup walnuts
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus more for brushing
1 teaspoon maple extract

Steps:

  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to a food processor and pulse until finely ground.
  • Whisk the ground walnuts, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in the egg yolk, maple syrup and maple extract until incorporated. Reduce the mixer speed to medium low; add the flour mixture and beat until the dough comes together, about 2 minutes.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Form teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and arrange about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until golden, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and brush the cookies with maple syrup; let cool 2 minutes on the baking sheets. Put the remaining 2 cups confectioners' sugar in a shallow bowl; add the cookies in batches and toss to coat, then transfer to racks to cool completely.

Tips:

- To make sure your cookies are evenly baked, use a baking sheet that is large enough to accommodate them in a single layer. - If you don't have a pastry blender, you can use two forks to work the butter and flour together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. - Be careful not to overmix the dough, or your cookies will be tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined. - For a more pronounced nutty flavor, toast the walnuts before chopping them. - If you don't have any powdered sugar on hand, you can make your own by grinding granulated sugar in a food processor or blender until it is fine and powdery. - Dusting the cookies with powdered sugar before baking gives them a professional look and helps to absorb any excess oil. - Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. This will help them to keep their shape and texture.

Conclusion:

Walnut sandies are a classic holiday cookie that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With their tender, buttery texture and sweet, nutty flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a delicious and festive cookie to bake, give walnut sandies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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