Soft brown sugar and walnut cookies

Delight in these irresistibly soft cookies, made with creamy butter, a hint of fresh lemon zest, and a touch of vanilla. Lightly sweetened with brown sugar and topped generously with crunchy ground walnuts, these treats offer the perfect balance of fluffy texture and nutty flavor. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, they’re ideal for cozy afternoons, tea time, or sharing with friends and family. Whether cut into fun shapes or simple squares, these cookies are sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 160 g butter
• 160 g sugar
• 160 g flour
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 packet baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Ground walnuts + brown sugar (for topping)

Preparation:
Cream the softened butter for 2–3 minutes, then add the sugar and continue mixing until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. The more you whip the butter, the fluffier the cake will be.

Separate the egg yolks from the whites, setting the whites aside for now. Gradually add the yolks to the butter and sugar mixture, one at a time. Then add the lemon zest and baking powder.

In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form (the mixture should not drip when the bowl is turned upside down). Gently fold the egg whites into the butter, sugar, and yolk mixture in small portions.

Once fully incorporated, add the flour and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and homogeneous.

Pour the batter into a baking pan greased with butter. Generously sprinkle the ground walnuts and brown sugar evenly over the top, pressing gently with your hands to distribute.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting. You can cut the cake into various biscuit shapes or simply into squares.

If you try the recipe, let me know how you liked it! 😊

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