Aunt Betty’s Homestyle German Rocks
Aunt Betty’s Homestyle German Rocks are buttery, old-fashioned walnut cookies with a tender crumb and a light confectioners’ sugar finish. They are simple to make, perfect with coffee or tea, and ideal for holidays, cookie trays, or everyday baking.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- Confectioners’ sugar for dusting, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
- Gently fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, dust the German Rocks with confectioners’ sugar, if desired.
- Serve with coffee, tea, or as a simple homemade dessert.
Notes
For the best texture, do not overbake the cookies. They should be lightly golden around the edges and will continue to firm up as they cool.
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