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Walnut Spiced Cookies

Irresistibly Spiced Walnut Cookies for Cozy Moments

These Walnut Spiced Cookies are a delightful treat, bursting with warm flavors, perfect for cozy moments or gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Sift for a lighter texture
  • 1 cup brown sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Softened at room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Can be reduced for less sweetness
  • 1 large egg Can substitute with a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavens the cookies
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness and depth of flavor
For the Spices
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Key spice for warmth
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg Fresh-grated for better flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves Adds holiday warmth
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup toasted walnuts Can swap with pecans or hazelnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure extract is best
  • optional coarse sugar For sprinkling on tops before baking

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture and fold in the toasted walnuts.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough for about 30 minutes.
  7. Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and centers are slightly soft.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized with different mix-ins and are gluten-free adaptable. Store in an airtight container for optimal freshness.

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