Name: Walnut Cookies: delicious Christmas treats with buttery-walnut cream
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 35
Ingredients: 300 g plain flour; 100 g powdered sugar; 200 g cold butter; 80 g ground walnuts; 2 egg yolks; 2 teaspoons cocoa; a pinch of ground cinnamon; 100 g ground walnuts; 80 g powdered sugar; 100 g softened butter; 1 heaping tablespoon apricot jam; a little rum to taste; chocolate coating (dark chocolate + a little oil); whole walnuts for decoration

Dough preparation Using your fingers, work the flour, powdered sugar, butter and ground walnuts into a crumbly mixture. Add the yolks, cocoa and cinnamon and work into a smooth non-sticky dough. Form into a disc, wrap in cling film and let rest overnight in the refrigerator.

Shaping and baking The next day divide the dough into two portions and roll each out into a sheet 3–4 mm thick. Cut out circles (or other shapes) and transfer them to a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake at 170 °C for 10–15 minutes, until they are lightly golden. Let cool.

Cream In a bowl combine the softened butter, nuts, powdered sugar, jam and a little rum. Whip everything into a smooth cream.

Assembling the cookies Put the cream into a piping bag and pipe onto the bottom half of each circle. Top with another circle and press lightly. Put the prepared cookies in the fridge to chill so the cream sets.

Chocolate coating Dip the tops of the cookies in slightly cooled chocolate glaze. Decorate each piece with a whole nut and leave to set in a cool place.

Walnut Cookies: delicious Christmas treats with buttery-walnut cream

Walnut Cookies: delicious Christmas treats with buttery-walnut cream recept

For 35 portions

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