FOSSIL COOKIES

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Know some hungry paleontologists? Let them dig into these artifacts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup walnuts, toasted
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
Salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Pulse walnuts in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer to a bowl, and whisk in flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla with a mixer on high speed until pale and fluffy. Reduce speed to low. Gradually beat in walnut mixture.
  • Divide dough into eighteen 1 1/2-inch balls, and press into irregular stone shapes using the palm of your hand; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Dust food-safe plastic insects with flour to coat; press into dough to make fossil impressions. Freeze until dough is very firm, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Bake until golden brown and firm in center, 25 to 28 minutes. Transfer sheet to a wire rack, and let cool.

Malik Saleem
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These cookies are the best!


Chaity Dhar
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You won't be disappointed if you try these cookies.


Joanne Maxwell
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These cookies are a must-try for any cookie lover.


AJAshikul Islam
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I highly recommend these cookies to anyone who loves a good chocolate chip cookie.


Anas cali Anas cali
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion.


Bagh Azad Kashmir
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover ingredients.


Saadi
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These cookies are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can handle them.


Abraham Lincoln
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I love the way these cookies hold their shape after baking.


James d McLain 3
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These cookies are the perfect size for a snack or dessert.


abubeker mekonen
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The pecans add a nice crunch to these cookies.


M.Hassaan Tariq
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I love the way the coconut flakes add a tropical flavor to these cookies.


Bymariamarya
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The chocolate chips add a delicious sweetness to these cookies.


Cris Salas
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These cookies are the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy.


Maysoon Hammad
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I love the way these cookies look! They're so unique and eye-catching.


anna baraka
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These cookies are a fun and easy way to get kids involved in the kitchen. My kids love helping me make them, and they always enjoy eating them too.


Puja Biswas
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Rickia Washington
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These cookies were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture, and they disappeared quickly.