Cumin and Walnut Shortbread

Cumin and Walnut Shortbread ... These spicy, bite-sized shortbread cookies are a fun twist on traditional shortbread. Delicious and wonderful flavor combination!


Cumin and Walnut Shortbread
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Makes : 40 cookies


Ingredients :

• 125 gm.  butter, softened
• 1/2 tsp.  vanilla extract
• 1 tsp.  ground cumin seeds
• 1 tsp.  lemon juice
• 3/4 tsp.  salt
• 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
• 1 1/4 cup plain flour
• 1/4 cup cornflour
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• Sea salt flakes ( optional, I didn't used it )
• Ground black pepper or cumin seeds 

Method :

• Preheat oven to 180°C. Line baking trays with baking paper.
• Beat butter, vanilla, cumin, lemon juice and salt until creamy.
• Add walnuts, plain flour and cornflour; beat until a soft dough forms. Turn onto a floured surface. Knead gently until smooth.
• Roll out dough between 2 sheets of baking paper to ( 5 mm. ) thick. Using a small round or square cutter, cut out biscuits. Place onto prepared trays.
• Press remaining dough together and repeat until all dough has been used. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
• Brush top of each biscuit with egg. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper or cumin seeds.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden and firm to the touch.
• Allow to cool on trays. Serve.

Recipe Source : Taste.com.au

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