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Amaranth-Walnut Cookies with Brandy
Photo: Molly Mears

Amaranth-Walnut Cookies with Brandy

11 ingredients Makes about 32 (2-inch) cookies openrecipes
Amaranth-Walnut Cookies with Brandy
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

722
Calories
20g
Protein
21g
Fat
109g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 10 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Vanilla 1 tsp extract (4ml) 12
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Amaranth not in our table 0
Brandy not in our table 0
Seed not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces toasted walnut pieces (about 1 slightly heaped cup)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour (3 1/8 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup amaranth flour (1 ounce)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter (3 1/2 ounces), softened
  • 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon brandy
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • About 6 tablespoons amaranth seeds, for rolling (optional)
  • About 32 toasted walnut halves or pieces

Directions

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By epicurious · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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