SAEDNEWS: Walnut sweets are a very delicious and sophisticated type of confectionery that can be served at special occasions and gatherings. With a simple preparation method, you can easily make these delightful sweets at home.
According to Saednews, During the holiday season and in these difficult wartime days, baking delicious homemade sweets for family and guests can be a life-giving activity. Preparing traditional treats at home can help restore energy, bring comfort, and create moments of joy during challenging times.
Nowruz cookies made at home come in many different varieties, with beautiful colors, unique flavors, and attractive designs. Walnut cookies are among the most delicious and elegant treats that you can easily prepare at home.
With their rich walnut flavor and beautiful appearance, these cookies are an excellent choice for serving during Nowruz celebrations. If you are looking for a new and delightful homemade dessert, follow this step-by-step recipe for walnut cookies.
Butter: 200 grams
Powdered sugar: 100 grams
White pastry flour: 200–300 grams
Custard powder: 4 tablespoons
Egg yolk: 1
Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Chopped walnuts: 100 grams
Chocolate bar for decoration: As needed
Place the softened butter, which has reached room temperature, in a suitable bowl. Add the powdered sugar and beat them together with an electric mixer until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and light in color.
Add the egg yolk, corn starch, vanilla, custard powder, and baking powder. Mix everything with the electric mixer on low speed until the ingredients are fully combined and smooth.
Gradually add the white flour and gently mix with a spatula until the dough becomes soft and comes together.
Add flour only until the dough reaches the right consistency. Once the dough no longer sticks to your hands, stop kneading. Over-kneading can cause the butter to separate from the dough and make the cookies oily.
Place the dough inside a freezer bag and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and place it in a bowl. Take small portions of dough, about the size of a walnut, and roll them into small balls.
Press your index finger gently onto the center of each dough ball to flatten it slightly. Place a piece of walnut in the hollow center.
Arrange the cookies on a baking tray, leaving some space between each one.
Preheat the oven and set the temperature to 160°C (320°F). Bake the cookies for about 20 minutes until they become lightly golden and fully cooked.
After baking, remove the tray from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely. Then decorate them with melted chocolate placed in a piping bag, creating decorative lines over the cookies.
Butter-based cookies should always be stored in the refrigerator inside an airtight container to maintain their freshness and texture.
Corn starch looks similar to flour and has a white color. It has a smooth texture, and when rubbed between your fingers, it creates a slightly squeaky sound. Corn starch is often used in desserts and cooking to create a thicker and softer texture. Keep in mind that wheat starch and corn starch are different ingredients and cannot be substituted for one another.
The quality of flour varies between different brands and types available on the market. Therefore, the amount of flour needed may be slightly more or less than the amount mentioned in the recipe. Add the flour gradually and pay attention to the texture of the dough.
If the dough becomes firm while you still have some flour left, it means the amount already added is enough, and you should not add the remaining flour.
If you follow the recipe but the dough still seems too soft and does not reach the required consistency, add a little more flour until the dough becomes suitable for shaping.
These homemade walnut cookies are simple to prepare, elegant in appearance, and perfect for Nowruz gatherings, family celebrations, or serving alongside tea and coffee. Their buttery texture, nutty flavor, and chocolate decoration make them a memorable homemade treat.
