Oh my God! I’ve been looking for this recipe for years. My mother used to make them often, and I lost her recipe. Thank you so much! She always called them “Michigan Rocks.” (Full recipe)

Ingredients for Aunt Betty’s Classic German Cookies

All-purpose flour – 2 cups,

unsalted butter, softened – 1 cup,

granulated sugar – 1/2 cup,

salt – 1/4 teaspoon,

vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon,

chopped walnuts – 1/2 cup,

icing sugar – for dusting (optional)

Every ingredient is important. The butter needs to be soft so it’s easy to work in, the nuts need to be finely chopped so they’re evenly distributed, and the flour needs to be measured precisely so the dough stays delicate.

Step-by-step instructions for perfect results

Step 1: Prepare the oven and baking sheet. Click on the next page.

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