Amaranth-Walnut Cookies with Brandy Recipe

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Amaranth-Walnut Cookies with Brandy
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Ingredients
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Nutrition
74
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. 1 Place the 4 ounces of walnuts and 2 tablespoons of the sugar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process until the mixture looks sandy and the nuts are finely ground, about 15 seconds.
  2. 2 Whisk together the white whole wheat flour, amaranth flour, and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth, about 30 seconds. Gradually add the remaining sugar and beat until fluffy and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes, scraping the sides with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the egg yolk, brandy, and vanilla and beat until well blended, about 30 seconds. Reduce the speed to low and beat in the nut mixture, then gradually add the flour mixture until it is just incorporated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill until the dough is firm, at least 3 hours or overnight.
  3. 3 Place a rack 1 notch below the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Line 2 large rimless baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the amaranth seeds in a small bowl.
  4. 4 Pinch off walnut-size pieces of the firm dough and roll them between your palms into smooth 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in amaranth seeds, gently pressing to adhere if needed, and place on the baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between pieces. Make an indentation with your thumb in the center of each ball, gently pressing it down about a third of its height, and then lightly press a walnut half into the center.
  5. 5 Bake, 1 sheet at a time, until the cookies just turn golden brown around the edges and firm up but still yield to gentle pressure, 17 to 18 minutes. Remove from the oven and carefully slide the parchment paper with the cookies onto a wire rack to cool. The cookies will crisp as they cool.
  6. To get a head start: The dough, including step 2, can be made up to 2 days ahead. The finished cookies will keep in an airtight container up to 3 days, or they can be frozen for up to 1 month.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 74.42 Kcal (312 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.05g 8%
Cholesterol 12.49mg 4%
Sodium 20.91mg 1%
Potassium 24.59mg 1%
Total Carbs 5.06g 2%
Sugars 1.93g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.93g 4%
Protein 1.64g 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 8.1mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 446.97 Kcal (1871 kJ)
Calories from fat 273.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.36g 8%
Cholesterol 75.02mg 4%
Sodium 125.57mg 1%
Potassium 147.69mg 1%
Total Carbs 30.39g 2%
Sugars 11.56g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5.59g 4%
Protein 9.84g 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 1%
Iron 3.2mg 3%
Calcium 48.9mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.7
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • high fiber

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