These delicate Christmas walnut cookies are a holiday classic! Soft, nutty, and lightly sweet, they melt in your mouth and are perfect for sharing with family and friends during festive celebrations. Easy to make, they also make a charming gift when packaged in decorative tins.
Ingredients
- 7 oz (200 g) finely ground walnuts
- 5 oz (140 g) granulated sugar
- 2 egg whites
- A few drops of fresh lemon juice
- Extra walnut halves or almonds for topping
- Butter or oil for greasing the baking sheet
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to low heat (around 300°F / 150°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground walnuts and sugar.
- Add the egg whites and a few drops of lemon juice. Mix everything until it forms a smooth, slightly sticky dough.
- Form small balls from the mixture and place them on a greased baking sheet.
- Press a walnut half or an almond gently on top of each cookie.
- Bake slowly at low temperature until the cookies rise slightly and turn a soft, pale color, about 15–20 minutes. Be careful not to overbake—they should stay soft and tender.
- Remove from oven, let cool, and enjoy!
