Go Back
+ servings
Chinese Walnut Cookies with Chinese New Year decorations
Print Recipe Pin it for later!
5 from 11 votes
SAVE THIS RECIPE

Chinese Walnut Cookies - Hup Toh Soh

These cookies are traditionally eaten during the Lunar Festival, also known as Chinese New Year
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 212kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix to combine.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar using the paddle attachment until creamy. You can also mix by hand with a wooden spoon or use a handheld electric mixer.
  • Add flour combo and mix to combine.
  • Add ½ the egg and milk. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Add the nut meal/ nut flour and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • It is a dry looking dough, but do not be tempted to add more liquid. The heat from your hands will provide the additional moisture to make the cookies come together.
  • Place a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Spray with non stick spray.
  • Form walnut sized balls. Make an indent and place a walnut piece in the center. Place on prepared sheet. Repeat until all the cookies have been formed. Leave to rest for 15 minutes.
  • While the cookies are resting, preheat the oven to 350 F. Brush cookies with the other half of the egg.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. As soon as you take them out, press the walnut cookies into the dough again if necessary. Some may have risen a bit. Leave on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes to set.

Notes

If you don’t have access to walnut meal, dry roast ¾ cup walnut pieces and then grind coarsely. If using freshly ground walnuts, there will be more moisture and you might be able to omit the milk. First test one cookie and see if it will bind. If it does not, then add the milk.
Store leftover walnut meal in the refrigerator.
Yield: 10-12 cookies, depending on size.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 229IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
Did you try this recipe? Leave a comment below.Please follow me on Instagram @chefmireille or tag me #chefmireille with your pics! I'd love to share them!