WALNUT-TOPPED SPICE COOKIES

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"When my ancestors left Spain and settled on the Greek island of Rhodes five hundred years ago, they brought with them their Sephardic culture," writes Rebecca Levy. "Likewise, when I fled Greece during World War II and eventually relocated to Los Angeles, I brought with me the traditions of my home. A lot of these traditions have to do with food, and since sharing my heritage has always been important to me, I often make favorites from my homeland for friends and family." These dainty cookies have a sandy texture.

Yield Makes about 18 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
18 (about) walnut halves
1 egg, beaten to blend (for glaze)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Line baking sheet with foil. Beat first 7 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Mix in flour. Shape dough into walnut-size balls; arrange 1 inch apart on prepared sheet. Top each with 1 walnut half. Press walnuts to adhere to dough and to flatten balls slightly. Brush generously with glaze.
  • Bake cookies until cooked through and light brown, about 20 minutes. Cool on sheet. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)

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