Description
Maple walnut shortbread cookies offer a delightful blend of Canadian wilderness and buttery comfort. Crisp edges and nutty richness deliver a sweet promise of homemade indulgence you’ll savor with each tender, melt-in-your-mouth bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fresh cranberries
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams) sugar
- 10-inch unbaked pie shell
Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
Flavoring and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, ensuring a uniform blend of flour and a pinch of salt.
- Cream the softened butter with maple syrup until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, developing a rich, smooth consistency.
- Gently fold chopped walnuts into the butter mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
- Roll the dough into a compact log, wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap to maintain its shape.
- Chill the wrapped dough in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes, allowing it to firm up and develop deeper flavors.
- Preheat the oven to a precise 350°F, preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and slice into uniform rounds, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Arrange the cookie rounds on the prepared baking sheet, leaving sufficient space between each piece for even baking.
- Bake the shortbread for 12-15 minutes, watching carefully until the edges turn a delicate golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack, allowing them to crisp up and develop their signature shortbread texture.
- Optional: Dust with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar or drizzle with additional maple syrup for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Prepare ingredients at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Toast walnuts beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add depth to the cookies.
- Use high-quality pure maple syrup for an authentic, rich maple taste.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- Roll dough between parchment paper for easier handling and less mess.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg