Savory Walnut Wafers

These savory wafers are a tasty make-ahead prelude to any fall meal. With a texture similar to that of shortbread, they make a wonderful addition to a fresh fruit and cheese plate for dessert, as well.

Yield: 16 servings (serving size: 1 wafer)

Ingredients

• 2.25  ounces  all-purpose flour (about 1/2 cup)
• 2  tablespoons  chopped walnuts, toasted
• 1  tablespoon  cornstarch
• 1  teaspoon  brown sugar
• 1/4  teaspoon  chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 4  teaspoons  chilled butter, cut into small pieces
• 2  tablespoons  ice water
• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (through salt) in a food processor; pulse until walnuts are finely ground. Add butter; pulse just until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 2 tablespoons ice water; pulse until dough is moist. Scrape mixture onto a work surface; knead briefly, just until dough comes together (mixture will seem crumbly). Press dough into a 12-inch log on a sheet of plastic wrap. Cover and place in freezer 1 hour or until firm.

2. Preheat oven to 350°.

3. Cut dough crosswise into 16 equal portions; roll each portion into a ball. Working with 1 ball at a time (cover remaining balls to prevent drying), place ball on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Using the bottom of a glass, flatten ball to form a 2-inch round. Repeat procedure with remaining balls, leaving approximately 1 inch between flattened rounds on baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

32 (45% from fat)

Fat:

1.6g (sat 0.7g,mono 0.3g,poly 0.5g)

Protein:

0.6g

Carbohydrate:

3.9g

Fiber:

0.2g

Cholesterol:

3mg

Iron:

0.2mg

Sodium:

44mg

Calcium:

2mg