Description
Maple Walnut Cut Out Cookies are crisp-edged, tender-centered cookies flavored with pure maple syrup and finely chopped walnuts. Perfect for decorative cut-outs, they’re a delicious and elegant addition to any cookie tray.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract; beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the finely chopped walnuts.
- Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Use cookie cutters to cut shapes and place them 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate as desired or serve plain.
Notes
- Drizzle with a maple glaze made from powdered sugar and maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for a spiced variation.
- Omit walnuts for a nut-free version.
- Use royal icing or sanding sugar for festive decorating.
- Freeze baked cookies or dough for make-ahead convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
