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Holiday Nut Delights Recipe

Holiday Nut Delights Recipe


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  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Festive Nut Delights bring winter cheer with classic nutty goodness straight from European holiday traditions. Crisp, golden treats melt smoothly on palates, inviting celebrants to savor rich seasonal comfort with each delectable bite.


Ingredients

Scale

Nuts:

  • 2 cups (480 milliliters) mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts)

Binding Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (120 grams) unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Festive Coating:

  • 1/3 cup (40 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup (30 grams) crushed candy canes
  • 2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal cookie placement.
  2. Combine softened butter and sugar in a large bowl, whipping until achieving a light, airy texture.
  3. Integrate eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to create a smooth, cohesive base.
  4. Gently fold mixed nuts into the wet ingredients, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
  5. Sprinkle salt over the mixture to amplify the overall flavor complexity.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoon-sized dollops onto the prepared baking sheet, positioning them with adequate spacing to prevent merging.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and detecting the rich, toasted nutty fragrance.
  8. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, allowing them to stabilize and firm slightly.
  9. Delicately transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack and dust generously with powdered sugar for a festive finish.
  10. While cookies remain slightly warm, garnish with crushed candy canes and holiday sprinkles, pressing gently to secure the decorative elements.
  11. Permit the Holiday Nut Delights to cool completely, enabling the flavors to harmonize and the decorative coating to set perfectly.

Notes

  • Toast nuts beforehand to intensify their deep, rich flavor and enhance the overall taste profile of these delightful cookies.
  • Experiment with different nut combinations like pecans, almonds, and walnuts to create unique texture and nutty complexity.
  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending and achieve a consistent, velvety cookie batter that bakes evenly.
  • Opt for gluten-free flour alternatives if preparing for guests with dietary restrictions, maintaining the delicious holiday spirit without compromising taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 60 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg