Description
Deliciously crunchy Italian nut cookies made with toasted nuts, almond extract, and a touch of honey perfect for coffee breaks or holiday platters.
Ingredients
1 cup almonds, toasted and chopped
1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp almond extract
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and creamy.
4. Add eggs, honey, and almond extract; mix until smooth.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped almonds and walnuts.
7. Scoop small spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
9. Cool completely on a wire rack, then dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
You can use hazelnuts or pistachios instead of almonds and walnuts for variation.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
These cookies make wonderful holiday gifts wrapped in cellophane bags or tins.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Italian nut cookies, almond cookies, walnut cookies, holiday cookies, traditional Italian desserts