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ginger walnut cookies

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TheOrganizedChef avatar
La Quinta, CA
Updated on Sep 21, 2018

These Ginger Walnut Cookies could easily be your next favorite cookie. They are certainly popular at my house. The gentle heat of the ginger and the distinctive flavor of the walnuts make a very satisfying combination. The addition of the golden raisins lends an extra sweetness and chew to the experience. This recipe makes for the perfect “Fall Season” cookie......but you will find that it’s also a perfect “Anytime” cookie. Note: these must be rationed if there is a Cookie Monster in the house.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 38 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 sticks butter, unsalted
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg plus 1 large yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons bourbon (can substitute dark rum or brandy)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup golden raisins (do not substitute black raisins)
  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour

How To Make ginger walnut cookies

  • Step 1
    In a mixing bowl cream the butter (should be softened) with the sugars. Beat until fluffy using a mixer. Add the egg and extra yolk and mix well. Add the vanilla and bourbon and mix well. Add the salt, ginger, baking soda and baking powder and mix well.
  • Step 2
    Stir in the walnuts, golden raisins, and flour. Mix well. At this point you can bake the cookies, but for a slightly higher rise, chill the dough for 1 hour before baking.
  • Step 3
    To bake, have the oven preheated to 375 degrees or 350 degrees for a convection oven. Make balls of dough 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 inch in size. Leaving a couple of inches between the the balls of dough, bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 11 minutes. (Check at 10 minutes if your oven is hot or baking sheet is darkened.
  • Step 4
    Remove baked cookies from the oven and rest a minute before transferring to a rack with a spatula to cool completely.
  • Step 5
    Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container. Makes approximately 38 cookies.
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