Eggless Cream Cheese Walnut Shortbread Cookies – A Cozy Christmas Bake
This recipe is part of Bakemas 2025 – my annual Christmas baking series.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour ((240 grams) )
- 1 teaspoon
salt
- 1 cup walnuts (chopped & lightly toasted) ((125 grams))
- 3/4 cup
unsalted butter, softened
((170grams)) - 113 grams cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup sugar ((170 grams))
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add chopped walnuts and mix well. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and mix briefly.
- Add flour mixture and mix gently until just combined.
- Roll dough into balls, place on lined tray, and lightly flatten.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, until edges turn light golden.
- Cool completely before storing.
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Notes
🌟 Baking Tips
• Do not over-mix once flour is added• Bake just until edges are lightly brown
• Cookies firm up as they cool
• Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days Happy baking 💛
— Deepali
#BakeWithDeepali