Buttery Black Walnut Drop Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300°F. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in 1-1/4 cups of the chopped walnuts.

3. 3

   Shape the dough into two 15-inch rolls. Roll the rolls in the remaining finely chopped walnuts, pressing gently to adhere. Wrap each roll in waxed paper and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.

4. 4

   Unwrap the chilled dough and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place the slices 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove the cookies from the pans and transfer to wire racks to cool.