Rosemary-Walnut Shortbread Cookies recipe for managing PCOS and pregnancy on Fertility Chef

Snack: Rosemary-Walnut Shortbread Cookies

Rosemary represents remembrance and these rosemary shortbread cookies are sure to make a lasting impression.

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Health and fertility benefits of Rosemary-Walnut Shortbread Cookies

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 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. finely ground walnuts
1 1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. unsalted butter
1/4 c. packed dark brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
raw sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Whisk flour, nuts, rosemary, and salt in a large bowl.
Put butter and sugars into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until lightened, about 3 minutes. Mix in vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture; mix until dough comes together and is smooth, about 3 minutes.
Turn out dough onto parchment paper, and pat into a round. Place parchment paper on top; roll into a 12-inch round, 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to a baking sheet and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
Cut out cookies using various sizes of heart-shape cutters (1/2 inch to 3 inches); transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets. (Keep same-size cookies on same sheet.) Roll scraps; cut out. Gently press raw sugar onto the edges of the cookies.
Bake until just golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.