April 26: Walnut Cookie (Cevizli Kurabiye)

Prep. Time: 15 min 
Cook Time: 30 min.
Total Time: 45 min.
20-25 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 sticks unsalted butter
• 1 cup powder sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 4 cups flour
• 1 cup walnuts (finely chopped)
• Vanilla powder

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, powder sugar, and baking powder. Add the egg, vanilla, and butter; mix until dough forms. Stir in the chopped walnuts. 
3. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden brown. 
5. Sprinkle 3 tbsp powder sugar over them.
6. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.