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Walnut Half-Moon Cookies

Delightful crescent-shaped cookies that combine the rich flavor of walnuts with a light, soft texture, perfect for holidays or cozy afternoons.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 medium egg whites Make sure the bowl is clean and dry for whisking.
  • 125 g vanilla sugar ½ cup + 2 tablespoons.
  • 220 g walnut halves Ground into a fine powder.
For the Coating
  • 150-200 g walnuts Coarsely ground for coating.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 100°C (212°F) with the convection setting. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pour the egg whites into a mixing bowl and whisk vigorously for about 40 seconds until frothy.
  3. Gradually add the vanilla sugar while continuing to whisk until you achieve a glossy mixture.
  4. Using a food processor, grind 220g of walnut halves into a fine powder and fold gently into the egg mixture in two batches.
  5. Prepare your coating by coarsely grinding 150-200g of walnuts.
  6. Using two small spoons, portion the dough into walnut-sized pieces and roll in the crushed walnut coating.
  7. Shape each piece into a crescent and place on the lined baking sheet, spacing them appropriately.
Baking
  1. Bake for 1 hour at 100°C (212°F) until set.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.

Notes

These cookies are great served with coffee or tea. For festive presentation, arrange them on a decorative platter. They also make excellent gifts.