Homemade Black Walnut Extract For Baking Recipes

HOMEMADE BLACK WALNUT EXTRACT FOR BAKING

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the black walnuts and toast until the walnuts are fragrant and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent scorching.
• Place the toasted black walnuts in a clean jar.
• Pour the vodka and bourbon into the jar. Cover and give the jar a good shake to mix.
• Label and date the jar. Place it in a dark, cool location for at least 2 months. Shake the jar occasionally during this time.
• After 2 months, strain out the walnuts from the liquid using a fine mesh strainer. Pour the extract into a clean jar. Discard the walnuts or use immediately in baked goods.
• Use the homemade black walnut extract in your favorite recipes to add a deep, toasted walnut flavor. Yields about 3/4 cup.

FAVORITE BLACK WALNUT COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until well blended. Stir in walnuts last. Shape dough into logs about 2 inches in diameter, wrap them in wax paper, and refrigerate until firm.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Slice dough logs into 1/2 inch slices, and place on baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Mmmm nuttylicious!

BLACK WALNUT COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in 1-1/4 cups walnuts. Finely chop the remaining nuts. , Shape dough into two 15-in. rolls. Roll in chopped nuts, pressing gently. Wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. , Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

BLACK WALNUT CAKE II

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans. Sift flour, salt and baking powder together and set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and beat in well. Add flour mixture alternately with milk and mix well. Add vanilla and walnut extract. Fold in nuts.
• Pour batter into 2 - 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.