Walnut Nugget Cookies

Delicate, dry, and sweet, these simple cookies seem to disappear in the mouth. Walnut oil accentuates the flavor of the nuts. These cookies make a perfect accompaniment to fall fruits and compotes, especially Fresh Figs with Ricotta and Honey.

The dough is shaped into logs about ½ inch square and then cut into pieces a little less than ½ inch thick. They end up irregularly shaped, like little nuggets. The dough needs to harden in the refrigera