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Maple Walnut Shortbread Cookies

by baketotheroots
September 8, 2017
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    I don’t know how you feel about walnuts or pecans, but for me they are THE BEST nuts out there ;) I love the flavors and the many ways you can use them for baking and cooking, sweet or savory. So good! They have to be good quality nuts though. Old walnuts are like old farts… awful ;P

    Well. I’m not here to lecture you about nuts. Today it’s all about cookies… with walnuts, ok ;)

    Maple Walnut Shortbread Cookies | Bake to the roots
    Maple Walnut Shortbread Cookies | Bake to the roots

    Even if I repeat myself constantly.. these Maple WALNUT Shortbread Cookies are made with walnuts! Ok now you probably think I’m nuts ;P

    Just kidding. The thingies coming from trees and the other stuff from trees aka. Maple syrup go really well together. In any bake – cake, pie or cookies. It’s just great. I could eat any of those bakes all day long.

    Maple Walnut Shortbread Cookies | Bake to the roots
    Maple Walnut Shortbread Cookies | Bake to the roots
    Maple Walnut Shortbread Cookies | Bake to the roots
    Maple Walnut Shortbread Cookies | Bake to the roots

    The cookies are easy to prepare like most shortbread cookies. The dough does not need much work, knead everything together, make a roll and store it in the fridge. Then you cut slices and bake them (the sugar coating is nice but not necessary). Done. You don’t have to be a baking pro for those. If you stick to the baking times all will be fine. Even if the cookies get a bit dry it’s still ok. Perfect for dunking into tea or coffee. They just should not burn and get back ;P

    Alright, organize some walnuts or pecans (the cookies work with them as well) and start baking! Happy Cookie Friday!

    INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN

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    (16-18 cookies)

    1/2 cup (120g) butter
    1/3 cup (70g) brown sugar
    1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
    1 tbsp. maple syrup
    1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
    pinch of salt
    pinch of nutmeg
    1/3 cup (40g) walnuts, chopped
    brown sugar for coating

    (16-18 Cookies)

    120g Butter
    70g brauner Zucker
    1/2 TL Vanille Extrakt
    1 EL Ahornsirup
    190g Mehl (Type 405)
    Prise Salz
    Prise Muskatnuss
    40g Walnüsse, gehackt
    brauner Zucker zum Bestreuen

    Maple Walnut Shortbread Cookies | Bake to the roots
    Maple Walnut Shortbread Cookies | Bake to the roots
    Maple Walnut Shortbread Cookies | Bake to the roots
    Maple Walnut Shortbread Cookies | Bake to the roots

    DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG

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    1. Add the butter and sugar to a large bowl and mix on high speed until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and maple syrup and mix in. Mix the flour with salt and nutmeg, add to the bowl and mix in until just combined. Add the chopped walnuts and fold in. Form a roll and wrap in plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

    2. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with baking parchment and set aside. Take the dough roll out of the fridge and warm a bit with your hands. Sprinkle a wooden board with brown sugar and roll the dough in that sugar until covered completely. Cut into slices, place on the baking sheet and bake for 16-18 minutes until slightly browned. Check after 12 minutes for the first time – depending on the thickness of the cookies, the baking time can vary a lot. Take out of the oven and let cool down completely on a wire rack. Repeat with the remaining dough.

    1. Die Butter mit dem Zucker in einer großen Schüssel hell und luftig aufschlagen. Vanille Extrakt und Ahornsirup dazugeben und unterrühren. Das Mehl mit Salz und Muskatnuss vermischen und dann zur Schüssel dazugeben und alles verkneten. Die gehackten Walnüsse dazugeben und unterkneten. Den Teig zu einer Rolle formen in Klarsichtfolie einwickeln und für etwa 1 Stunde in den Kühlschrank legen.

    2. Den Ofen auf 160°C (325°F) vorheizen. Ein Backblech mit Backpapier auslegen und zur Seite stellen. Die Teigrolle aus dem Kühlschrank nehmen und mit den Händen etwas anwärmen. Den braunen Zucker auf ein Brettchen streuen und dann die Teigrolle darin wälzen, bis sie komplett mit Zucker bedeckt ist. Etwas festdrücken und dann in 16-18 nicht zu dünne Scheiben schneiden. Die Teigscheiben mit etwas Abstand zueinander auf das Blech legen und dann für 16-18 Minuten backen – sie sollten eine leichte Bräunung haben. Am besten nach 12 Minuten das erste Mal checken – je nach Dicke der Teigscheiben kann die Backzeit sehr varrieren. Aus dem Ofen nehmen und auf einem Kuchengitter auskühlen lassen. Den verbliebenen Teig ebenso backen.

    Maple Walnut Shortbread Cookies | Bake to the roots
    Maple Walnut Shortbread Cookies | Bake to the roots
    Maple Walnut Shortbread Cookies | Bake to the roots
    Maple Walnut Shortbread Cookies | Bake to the roots

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    • Prep Time: 25
    • Cook Time: 18
    • Total Time: 120
    • Yield: 18 1x
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    Delicious shortbread cookies with walnuts and maple syrup. Perfect with your coffee or tea.


    Ingredients

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    • 1/2 cup (120g) butter
    • 1/3 cup (70g) brown sugar
    • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
    • 1 tbsp. maple syrup
    • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
    • pinch of salt
    • pinch of nutmeg
    • 1/3 cup (40g) walnuts, chopped
    • brown sugar for coating


    Instructions

    1. Add the butter and sugar to a large bowl and mix on high speed until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and maple syrup and mix in. Mix the flour with salt and nutmeg, add to the bowl and mix in until just combined. Add the chopped walnuts and fold in. Form a roll and wrap in plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
    2. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with baking parchment and set aside. Take the dough roll out of the fridge and warm a bit with your hands. Sprinkle a wooden board with brown sugar and roll the dough in that sugar until covered completely. Cut into slices, place on the baking sheet and bake for 16-18 minutes until slightly browned. Check after 12 minutes for the first time – depending on the thickness of the cookies, the baking time can vary a lot. Take out of the oven and let cool down completely on a wire rack. Repeat with the remaining dough.

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    • Enjoy baking!

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    1. Jill says:
      8 years ago

      Made these this week and they were a hit! Plus they made the house smell amazing and maple-y. Thanks :)

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      • baketotheroots says:
        8 years ago

        Glad to hear! May the shortbread cookie be with you! ;D

        Cheers,
        Marc

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