Taiwanese Walnut Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the rich, nutty goodness of authentic Taiwanese Walnut Cookies! These melt-in-your-mouth treats are perfect with tea, milk, or almond milk. This recipe yields 9 generously sized cookies – easily doubled for a larger batch. Experience a taste of traditional Chinese baking at its finest! #TaiwaneseCookies #WalnutCookies #ChineseCookies #BakingRecipe #TeaTimeTreats #NuttyCookies

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 403.9 kcal
Protein 11g
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Ingredients for Taiwanese Walnut Cookies

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How to Make Taiwanese Walnut Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon baking powder. Use a fork to initially combine the ingredients.
  4. Use your fingers to thoroughly mix the ingredients until a dough forms.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 20 minutes.
  6. Add 1 cup chopped walnuts and 1/2 cup chopped peanuts to the mixing bowl.
  7. Gently fold the nuts into the dough until evenly distributed.
  8. Divide the dough into 9 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
  9. Press each dough ball to flatten it to about 2/3 inch thickness.
  10. Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  11. Lightly brush the tops of the cookies with 1 beaten egg.
  12. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  13. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  14. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  15. Enjoy your delicious homemade Taiwanese Walnut Cookies!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

69g

Carbs

12g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Taiwanese Walnut Cookies?

Taiwanese Walnut Cookies takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Taiwanese Walnut Cookies?

Taiwanese Walnut Cookies has approximately 403.9 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 41 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Taiwanese Walnut Cookies?

The key ingredients for Taiwanese Walnut Cookies are Unsalted Butter, Powdered Sugar, All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Walnuts, Dry Roasted Salted Peanut. See the full list with measurements above.

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