Craving a cookie that’s crisp, buttery, and packed with nutty goodness? These Walnut Refrigerator Cookies are the perfect make-ahead treat to satisfy your sweet tooth! Featuring a rich blend of unsalted butter, granulated and brown sugars, and an irresistible crunch from toasted walnuts, this recipe is a classic slice-and-bake favorite. The dough is effortlessly prepped and chilled, allowing you to bake fresh cookies on-demand for up to a week. With their golden edges and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these delightful cookies are ideal for holiday gatherings, teatime snacks, or an indulgent anytime treat. Simplify your baking routine with this easy-to-make, freezer-friendly recipe, and enjoy perfectly portioned cookies bursting with warm, nutty flavors!
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This will take about 2-3 minutes with a mixer on medium speed.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Fold in the chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log approximately 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Unwrap the chilled dough and slice into 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) thick rounds using a sharp knife.
Place the slices on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Serving size | (986.8g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 4767.2 |
Total Fat 300.6g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 123.5g | 0% |
Cholesterol 684.2mg | 0% |
Sodium 2561.3mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 498.9g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 18.2g | 0% |
Total Sugars 255.0g | |
Protein 63.9g | 0% |
Vitamin D 41IU | 0% |
Calcium 259.1mg | 0% |
Iron 18.8mg | 0% |
Potassium 1139.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories