How to Make Soft, Chewy Rosh Hashanah Honey-Walnut Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time for reflection, repentance, and sweet celebrations. And what better way to celebrate this special occasion than with a batch of soft, chewy honey-walnut cookies? These delightful treats are packed with warm, comforting flavors that perfectly capture the spirit of the holiday.

These cookies are the perfect way to usher in a sweet and prosperous new year. They are a traditional treat that is often enjoyed during Rosh Hashanah, symbolizing th...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¾ cup butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen cookies

  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; mix in the walnuts.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar together with an electric mixer until fluffy; stir in the honey, vanilla extract, and egg until thoroughly combined. Mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients just until well combined (don't overmix), and chill the dough for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets, or line with parchment paper.
  • Scoop up about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie, and roll into a ball; place onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake until the cookies are just puffy (or a little bit flat in the middle for a gooey texture), 8 to 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before removing them to finish cooling on racks.
  • Nutrition

    181 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 175mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 47mg