Description
Maple Glazed Walnut Shortbread cookies are a delightful treat that combines the buttery richness of shortbread with the sweet crunch of maple-glazed walnuts. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are simple to make and deliver a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts (toasted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Additional maple syrup for drizzling
- Chopped walnuts for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, cream cold butter until fluffy; gradually add dry mixture until crumbly.
- Stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract gently.
- Fold in toasted walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet, flattening slightly.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Drizzle with additional maple syrup and sprinkle with more walnuts while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg