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Soft Walnut Avocado Cookies

24 Servings

100 Cals

Introduction

If you like soft, delicious walnut cookies that don’t cause you to strain when you bite into them, these cookies are for you! Avocados perform wonderfully in baking recipes not only because they keep your recipe moist, but the creamy, nutty flavor pairs well with sweet, sugary flavors found in your favorite baked treats. Try pairing your cookies with our dairy-free avocado egg nog recipe.

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour

2 ea. eggs

1 ea. Avocados From Mexico, mashed

1/2 c. granulated sugar

1/4 c. butter, softened

1/4 c. walnuts (or pecans), chopped

1 t. vanilla extract

1/2 t. salt

Confectioners' sugar or sprinkles, to garnish to taste

Walnut Cookies with Avocado

Amount Per Serving 24

Calories 100 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.5g 6%

Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 20mg 7%

Sodium 70mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 13g 5%

Dietary Fiber < 1g 3%

Total Sugars 4g

Includes 0g Added Sugars

Protein 2g

Vitamin A 0mg

Vitamin C 0mg

Vitamin D 0mg

Calcium 0mg

Iron 0mg 2%

Potassium 65mg 2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contriburtes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Did you know?

THE AVOCADO IS A FRUIT, NOT A VEGETABLE?

Learn more about the amazing avocado, including its rich history, cultural impact and tasty ways to eat this delicious superfood in guacamole as well as other dishes!

Preheat oven to 325°F.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cream together with avocado and butter with a wooden spoon or potato masher. Mix together until there are no visible big chunks of avocado or butter..

Crack eggs into mixture and whisk until well combined.

Mix walnuts into dough mixture until combined. Roll dough into small balls 1/2 to 1-inch thick. If desired, coat in powdered sugar or colored sprinkles.

Bake in the oven for approximately 15 minutes or until the bottom of the cookies are slightly browned. Cool on a rack for 10 to 15 minutes and serve.

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Introduction

Preheat oven to 325°F.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cream together with avocado and butter with a wooden spoon or potato masher. Mix together until there are no visible big chunks of avocado or butter..

Crack eggs into mixture and whisk until well combined.

Mix walnuts into dough mixture until combined. Roll dough into small balls 1/2 to 1-inch thick. If desired, coat in powdered sugar or colored sprinkles.

Bake in the oven for approximately 15 minutes or until the bottom of the cookies are slightly browned. Cool on a rack for 10 to 15 minutes and serve.

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Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour

2 ea. eggs

1 ea. Avocados From Mexico, mashed

1/2 c. granulated sugar

1/4 c. butter, softened

1/4 c. walnuts (or pecans), chopped

1 t. vanilla extract

1/2 t. salt

Confectioners' sugar or sprinkles, to garnish to taste

Walnut Cookies with Avocado

Amount Per Serving 24

Calories 100 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.5g 6%

Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 20mg 7%

Sodium 70mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 13g 5%

Dietary Fiber < 1g 3%

Total Sugars 4g

Includes 0g Added Sugars

Protein 2g

Vitamin A 0mg

Vitamin C 0mg

Vitamin D 0mg

Calcium 0mg

Iron 0mg 2%

Potassium 65mg 2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contriburtes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Did you know?

THE AVOCADO IS A FRUIT, NOT A VEGETABLE?

Learn more about the amazing avocado, including its rich history, cultural impact and tasty ways to eat this delicious superfood in guacamole as well as other dishes!

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Soft Walnut Avocado Cookies

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THE AVOCADO IS A FRUIT, NOT A VEGETABLE?

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Soft Walnut Avocado Cookies

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Nutrition Facts

THE AVOCADO IS A FRUIT, NOT A VEGETABLE?

INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUCTIONS

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Nutrition Facts

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