Lunch: Walnut Shortbread

These simple shortbread cookies get a rich flavor and borderline-addictive crunch from all the toasted and walnuts and butter used to make them.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Walnut Shortbread

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss.

Ingredients

1/2 c. walnuts
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 stick unsalted butter
1/4 c. confectioners' sugar
3 tbsp. confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Pulse walnuts in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer to a bowl, and whisk in flour and salt.
Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla until pale and fluffy. Slowly add walnut mixture, and beat until just combined.
Butter an 8-inch round cake pan. Transfer dough to pan. Place a piece of plastic wrap on dough, and use it to press the dough evenly into pan (this will prevent the dough from sticking to your fingers). Cut dough into 8 wedges using a paring knife. Prick all over with a wooden skewer or fork.
Bake until golden brown and firm in center, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack. Recut into wedges and prick again. Let cool slightly. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.

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