Description
Delightful walnut cherry slices bring Mediterranean sweetness to your dessert table with a perfect balance of nutty crunch and fruity elegance. Elegant pastry lovers will savor each bite of this classic treat that promises pure indulgance and comfort.
Ingredients
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Flour and Base Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 grams) butter, softened
- 1 large egg, room temperature
Sweet and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup (120 grams) confectioner’s sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Nuts and Fruit:
- 1 cup (120 grams) chopped toasted walnuts
- 2 cups (240 grams) chopped candied cherries (red & green)
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and confectioner’s sugar until pale and airy using an electric mixer, approximately 3 minutes.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, blending until smooth and uniform.
- Gradually fold in flour, mixing until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Gently fold chopped walnuts and candied cherries into the dough using a spatula, distributing evenly.
- Transfer dough onto parchment paper and roll into an elongated log, approximately 18 inches long, wrapping tightly.
- Refrigerate dough log for a minimum of 1 hour to firm up and enhance flavor development.
- Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment or silicone mat.
- Unwrap chilled dough and slice into uniform 1/4-inch thick rounds using a sharp knife.
- Arrange slices on prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow even browning.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn light golden and cookies maintain a delicate texture.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack, letting them cool completely for crisp edges and optimal texture.
Notes
- Chill Dough Thoroughly for crisp, evenly-shaped cookies that hold their structure during baking.
- Customize Cherries by using dried or fresh varieties for different flavor intensities and texture variations.
- Room Temperature Ingredients ensure smooth mixing and help create a more consistent cookie dough texture.
- Use Parchment Paper for easy log shaping and clean removal of cookies from the baking sheet without sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg