Best 2 Walnut Thins Recipes

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**Walnut Thins: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion**

Walnut Thins are a classic cookie that has been enjoyed for generations. These crisp, buttery cookies are made with a simple combination of flour, sugar, butter, and walnuts. In this article, we'll share two recipes for Walnut Thins: a classic recipe and a chocolate-dipped variation. Both recipes are easy to follow and result in delicious, irresistible cookies that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea, or a festive cookie to serve at your next party, these Walnut Thins are sure to be a hit.

Let's cook with our recipes!

OAT-WALNUT THINS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Make Classic Shortbread dough with just 1 cup flour. Add 1 cup ground oats and 3/4 cup finely ground walnuts with the flour. Divide between two 8-inch square pans, score and bake about 1 hour at 300 degrees. Cool and slice; drizzle with melted bittersweet chocolate.

WALNUT THINS



Walnut Thins image

Categories     Cookies     Mixer     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Walnut     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 80 small cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup walnuts (4 ounces), minced, lightly toasted , and cooled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Beat together butter, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, then beat in egg and vanilla until just combined. Sift flour over batter, then fold in. Fold in walnuts.
  • Drop level 1/2 teaspoons batter about 2 inches apart onto well-buttered baking sheets and pat into 1 1/2-inch rounds with back of a fork. (To keep fork from sticking to batter, dip fork in water, then tap off excess water onto a paper towel.)
  • Bake cookies in batches in middle of oven until pale golden around edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Carefully loosen hot cookies with a metal spatula and transfer to a rack to cool. (If cookies become too firm to remove without breaking, return to oven for a few seconds to soften.)

Tips:

  • Use fresh walnuts: Fresh walnuts have a better flavor and texture than stale walnuts. If you can, buy walnuts that have been recently harvested.
  • Toast the walnuts: Toasting the walnuts brings out their flavor and makes them more fragrant. You can toast the walnuts in the oven or in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Use a good quality chocolate: The chocolate is one of the main ingredients in this recipe, so it's important to use a good quality chocolate. Look for chocolate that has a cocoa content of at least 50%.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cookies tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: The cookies should be baked until they are just set in the center. If you overbake them, they will be dry and crumbly.

Conclusion:

Walnut thins are a delicious and easy-to-make cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover walnuts. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a batch of walnut thins that will be enjoyed by everyone.

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