Description:

Shortbread cookie with Black Walnuts

Source:

Arlene Mcdonie

Serves/Makes:3 dozen or more

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225 ml) real butter
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) powdered sugar
• 1 tsp (5 ml). real vanilla
• 2 cups (475 ml) flour
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml). salt
• 1 small pkg. black walnuts, chopped finely
• powdered sugar, for rolling

Preparation

• Mix together butter, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla and nuts.
• Add flour to wet ingredients and mix well.
• Roll into small walnut size balls.
• Bake at 400 degrees (200 C.) until only light golden in color.
• Allow to cool and set for about five minutes.
• While still a little warm roll the balls in the powdered sugar.
• When completely cool roll balls in the powdered sugar again
• Store in an air tight container.

Comments

Some people like to use pecans in their recipes but I prefer using black walnuts.They give the taste a little more kick. A quick and easy last minute cookie to take to picnics,dinners and family get togethers.