Ingredients:

• 200g of finely chopped walnuts
• 150g of flour
• 100g of sugar
• 100g of butter at room temperature
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar to decorate (optional)
• Oven preparation:
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Line a baking tray with baking paper or lightly grease with butter and flour.
• Preparation of the dough:
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
• Adding the Dry Ingredients:
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Stir in the chopped walnuts.
• Sweets training:
  • Using a spoon, scoop out small amounts of dough and shape into balls.
  • Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each to allow the treats to expand slightly during baking.
• Cooking:
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
  • Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Decoration:
  • If desired, dust the cooled cakes with icing sugar before serving.
  • Advice:
  • You can add a touch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the mixture for extra flavor.
  • If you prefer, you can replace some of the nuts with chopped almonds or hazelnuts.
  • The treats can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for several days.
  • Enjoy your meal!