Baki’s Old-World Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)
Soft butter, aromatic cinnamon, and walnuts come together for Baki’s Old-World Cookies, a nostalgic dessert ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy winter baking. Lightly dusted with confectioners’ sugar, these spiced cookies are a keeper.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Dough
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 cup finely ground walnuts
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1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground cloves
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Finishing
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Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 5 to 7 minutes.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Fold in the ground walnuts until evenly distributed.
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In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Gradually add the sifted flour mixture and vanilla extract to the creamed base, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 1 hour to firm up.
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Generously grease 36 muffin cups or individual 3-inch tins. Spoon dough into each, filling them one-third to halfway full. Press dough up the sides to form a well in the center. If the dough is too soft to handle, add a small amount of flour.
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Bake on the center rack until the edges are lightly golden, approximately 18 minutes.
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Allow to cool in tins for 2 minutes, then gently tap to release cookies. Arrange on wire racks and dust liberally with confectioners' sugar.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For best results, use room-temperature eggs and thoroughly softened butter for smoother creaming.