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Close up of golden walnut butter cookies with visible bits of dried apple on a wire rack

Walnut Butter Cookies With Apples

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 155 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 225 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg , room temperature
  • 5 ml vanilla extract
  • 250 g all -purpose flour
  • 3 g sal t
  • 2 g ground cinnamon
  • 60 g walnuts , finely chopped and toasted
  • 60 g dried apples, finely minced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a convection oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until the mixture reaches a pale, aerated state.
  • Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully emulsified.
  • Sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until just combined.
  • Using a rubber spatula, fold in the toasted walnuts and minced dried apples until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  • Portion the dough into 25g spheres and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced 5cm apart.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are firm and exhibit a light golden-brown hue.
  • Transfer the baking sheets to wire racks and allow cookies to cool completely to ensure proper crumb structure set.