Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Rum | 1/2 oz (15ml) | 32 |
| Walnut | 1 walnut half (4g) | 26 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
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
- ⅔ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 slightly beaten egg whites
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon rum or ¼ teaspoon rum extract
- 1 to 2 teaspoons milk
- ground nutmeg
Directions
Beat the ⅔-cup butter in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
Add granulated sugar and the ⅛-teaspoon nutmeg; beat until combined.
Beat in egg yolks and vanilla.
Beat in as much flour as you can.
Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
If necessary, cover and chill dough about 1 hour or until easy to handle.
Shape into 1-inch balls.
Roll balls in egg whites, then in chopped walnuts.
Place 1 inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheets.
Press centers with your thumb.
Bake in a 375°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Cool on wire racks.
For filling, beat the ¼-cup butter until softened.
Add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
Beat in rum or rum extract and enough milk to make of spreading consistency.
Spoon or pipe about ½ teaspoon filling into center of each cookie.
Sprinkle with nutmeg.
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