Maple Walnut Puffs

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Monday, December 22, 2014
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Maple Walnut Cookies


Maple Walnut Cookies2 Maple Walnut Puffs

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, divided
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup very finely chopped toasted walnuts

Heat oven to 325 degrees F.

In a large mixing bowl, using a mixer on medium speed, beat together butter, half of the powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla and salt until well combined and creamy.  Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in flour and walnuts until just combined.  Roll teaspoons of dough into balls and place on cookie sheets, spacing about 3/4-inch apart.  Bake 12-14 minutes or until crisp.  Maybe less if your oven runs hot.

Transfer cookies to a wire rack and allow to cool a few minutes.  Roll cookies in remaining powdered sugar.
14 comments on "Maple Walnut Puffs"
  1. Jim DDecember 22, 2014 at 5:01:00 PM CST

    These maple walnut puffs look delicious and easy to make, just like most of the recipes you post. Hope you feel better in time to enjoy the holiday celebration with your family. Merry Christmas!

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  2. The Short (dis)Order CookDecember 22, 2014 at 6:26:00 PM CST

    I know a lot of people call those Mexican Wedding Cookies, but my mother used to make them for Christmas and she called them either Meltaways or Russian Tea Cakes. Russia, Mexico. Those cookies get around!

    Your reindeer scat with its use of crackers reminds me a bit of Lemon Yumbo Bars (Google it, you'll thank me).

    I am only baking one things this Christmas. I'm making other people bring more dessert. Then again, I'm making most of the rest of the dinner. I decided to host. Crazy me! I'm the only one willing to do it. How come the one who is still recovering from surgery and feeling the pain is the one hosting dinner?

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    1. EmilyDecember 23, 2014 at 2:21:00 PM CST

      Those cookies do get around! Hahaha.

      Lemon Yumbo Bars.... what??? I guess I must google it now!

      Don't push yourself too hard! Maybe you could order in Chinese?

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  3. CakelawDecember 22, 2014 at 8:56:00 PM CST

    The reindeer scat looks tasty, as do these cookies.

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  4. The Cooking ActressDecember 22, 2014 at 9:15:00 PM CST

    psh ugly or not that "reindeer scat" sounds AMAZING! :P

    and these puffs look perfect!

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  5. LindaDecember 23, 2014 at 10:43:00 AM CST

    I love those cookies - love your variation. Merry Christmas Emily - hope you feel better.
    (LOL on reindeer scat!)

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    1. EmilyDecember 23, 2014 at 2:20:00 PM CST

      Thanks, Linda! I hope you have a Merry Christmas, too!

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  6. graceDecember 28, 2014 at 6:18:00 AM CST

    i only baked ONE thing, so you're doing okay by my standards. :)
    these look like they'd absolutely melt in your mouth!

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  7. JoanneDecember 28, 2014 at 5:01:00 PM CST

    I'm always up for a maple infusion! These sound awesome. Hope you're feeling better!!

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