Ingredients for - Black Walnut Cookies

1. 1 cup butter, softened
2. 2 cups packed brown sugar
3. 2 large eggs, room temperature
4. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5. 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6. 1 teaspoon baking soda
7. 1/4 teaspoon salt
8. 2 cups chopped black walnuts or walnuts, divided

How to cook deliciously - Black Walnut Cookies

1 . Stage

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in 1-1/4 cups walnuts. Finely chop the remaining nuts.

2 . Stage

Shape dough into two 15-in. rolls. Roll in finely chopped nuts, pressing gently. Wrap each roll in waxed paper. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.

3 . Stage

Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place slices 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.