Nut cookies
Description
A slice of shortbread and a cup of good tea will brighten your mood on a cloudy day. It makes a great snack or a breakfast dessert. Serve the shortbreads with jam (such as peach), topped with walnuts. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Lightly toast walnuts in a skillet. Preheat the oven to 160 degrees. Place the walnuts in a food processor and grind.
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Step 2
2. Transfer to a bowl and mix with flour and salt. In another medium bowl, using a mixer on medium speed, beat the butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
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Step 3
3. Gradually add the nut-flour mixture and beat until smooth.
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Step 4
4. Grease a 20 cm pie pan with butter. Place the dough into the pan.
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Step 5
5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and press it evenly against the surface of the pan (the wrap will prevent the dough from sticking to your fingers).
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Step 6
6. Cut the dough into 8 slices with a knife. Prick the dough pieces with a wooden skewer or fork. Bake until golden brown, for 30 to 35 minutes.
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Step 7
7. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.