Honey walnut coins, a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, have become a popular treat among people of all ages. These delicate cookies, characterized by their distinctive golden-brown hue and sprinkled with chopped walnuts, offer a delightful crunch with every bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting to explore the culinary world, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect honey walnut coins, ensuring a delightful and rewarding baking experience.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
HONEY ROASTED WALNUTS
Sweet and spicy - a great quick snack. Best to keep in an airtight container for about a week at room temp.
Provided by katew
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 28m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine honey, sugar, salt, cayenne and cinnamon in a small pot over medium heat,.
- Stir once then cook 3 minutes till sugar dissolved.
- Add walnuts, stir to coat.
- Simmer 5 - 7 minutes or until syrup is lightly browned.
- Drain through a coarse sieve, discard cinnamon stick.
- Place walnuts on a wire rack over a 19 X 29 cms rectangular slice pan.
- Cook in moderate oven 180 C for about 8 minutes or until nuts have darkened slightly.
- Remove from oven, cool on wire rack.
- Nuts will crisp as they cool.
HONEY GLAZED WALNUTS
Provided by Garnish and Glaze
Time 11m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
- Melt butter over medium heat in a non-stick skillet. Mix in the honey and cinnamon and then mix in the nuts.
- Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring often until coated and toasted.
- Pour nuts onto the lined baking sheet and quickly separate the nuts using a spatula or fork. Let cool (about 5 minutes) and enjoy!
HONEY-WALNUT COINS
Honey lends these bite-size shortbread cookies more than just delicate flavor. When served on Rosh Hashanah, the golden nectar symbolizes hope for a sweet New Year.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 7 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pulse flour, salt, and 3/4 cup walnuts in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Beat butter with a standing mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add sugar, and beat until pale and fluffy, 2 minutes more. Beat in 1/3 cup honey. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture, and beat until just combined (dough will begin to pull together). Shape into a disk, and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate at least 1 1/2 hours (or up to 2 days).
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Let dough stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Pinch off about 2 teaspoons dough, and roll into a 1-inch ball. Repeat, spacing balls about 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment. Flatten cookies to 1/2 inch thick with the floured bottom of a glass. Press one of the remaining walnut pieces into each cookie.
- Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until edges are pale golden, about 20 minutes. Transfer sheets to wire racks, and brush cookies with warm honey. Let cool. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
HONEYED WALNUTS
Use these to top our Warm Vanilla Cider.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine walnuts, honey, and salt in a bowl. Toss to coat, and spread in a single layer onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake, tossing occasionally, until toasted, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
HONEY WALNUT DELIGHTS
Even after being frozen, these no-fail cookies stay moist and taste freshly baked. They are among my best holiday giveaway treats and are so easy to make. If you prefer, you can use other nut varieties, such as pecans or almonds. -Jessica Clemens, Wimbledon, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 8 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1-1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, honey and lemon juice. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and ginger; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in walnuts., Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 7-9 minutes. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
GRANDMA MYRNA'S HONEY-WALNUT BRITTLE
After several failed attempts at making homemade brittle, I finally got some sense and called my Grandma Myrna! She gave me this recipe for brittle made in the microwave, and I had instant success! The best tips she gave were to 'work quickly, have everything pre-measured out, and for goodness' sake, don't burn yourself!'
Provided by Kim
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grease a large baking sheet with butter.
- Mix sugar and honey together in a large microwave-safe glass bowl; mixture will be very thick. Place in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute. Stir, and cook 1 minute more. Stir mixture again, and cook until mixture boils and sugar is dissolved, an additional 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
- Stir walnuts into the bowl with the sugar mixture. Heat in the microwave another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in butter, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Microwave until mixture is caramel in color, an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
- Carefully remove bowl from microwave, and quickly stir in baking soda until incorporated. Immediately pour mixture onto the buttered cookie sheet. Allow to cool until brittle is set, about 15 minutes. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 132.4 mg, Sugar 21.4 g
HONEY WALNUTS
Steps:
- Bring four to five cups of water to a boil in a wok. Place walnuts in boiling water for five minutes to remove bitter taste. Remove from water and drain, then run cold water over the walnuts. Drain again, then place back in the wok with another four cups of water. Bring to a boil and cook for another five minutes. Repeat draining process. Set aside and let drain.
- Wash wok. Add 6 tablespoons of water and bring to a boil. Then add sugar, constantly stirring. Let boil for 1 minute and add walnuts. Stir until the nuts are coated with glaze and remaining liquid in wok has evaporated.
- Remove walnuts and set aside. Wash wok with extremely hot water to remove sugar and dry.
- Place peanut oil in wok. Bring to a boil (look for a wisp of white smoke), then add walnuts. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes, or until walnuts turn light golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 412, UnsaturatedFat 36 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 2 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
HONEY-WALNUT BRIE BITES
This elegant appetizer is deceptively easy to make! Using prepared puff pastry dough saves a lot of time and energy for these tasty little bites, which will become a go-to recipe for parties.
Provided by fabeveryday
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray cups of two 12-cup mini muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray.
- Roll out puff pastry sheet on a large, lightly floured cutting board into a horizontal rectangle. Use a pizza slicer to cut the pastry into 4 rows horizontally and 6 rows vertically so that you have 24 (2 1/2-inch) squares. Press dough squares into each mini muffin cup and prick with the tines of a fork. Cut Brie cheese into 24 cubes. Add a cube of Brie to each pastry cup.
- Drizzle honey over the cheese, being careful to keep the honey inside the dough cup. Top with chopped walnuts.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the pastry is puffed up and the corners are golden brown, 14 to 16 minutes.
- Cool in the pans on a wire rack for 3 minutes before transferring the bites to a serving dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 84.6 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
Tips:
- To achieve a crispy texture, ensure the walnuts are toasted until fragrant and golden brown.
- Use a large skillet or wok to allow for even distribution and prevent overcrowding of the walnuts.
- Keep the heat at medium-high throughout the cooking process to prevent burning.
- Stir the walnuts continuously to ensure uniform coating and avoid sticking.
- When adding the honey mixture, do so in batches to prevent crystallization.
- Allow the honey-coated walnuts to cool completely before storing or serving.
- Store the honey walnut coins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, honey walnut coins are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of sweet honey, crunchy walnuts, and a hint of salt. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you can easily create these delicious treats at home. Whether you enjoy them as a snack, topping for salads or yogurt, or as a gift, these honey walnut coins are sure to impress. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet and crunchy treat, give this recipe a try!
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