Chinese New Year Walnut Cookies

Step 1: In a bowl

Step 2: Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

Step 3: Whisk to combine.

Step 4: In the bowl

Step 5: Cream butter and sugar

Step 6: Add flour mixture

Step 7: Mix to combine.

Step 8: Add ½ the egg and milk.

Step 9: Mix until thoroughly combined.

Step 10: It is a dry looking dough, but do not be tempted to add more liquid.

Step 11: The heat from your hands will provide the additional moisture to make the cookies come together.

Step 12: Place a piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet.

Step 13: Spray with non stick spray.

Step 14: Form walnut sized balls.

Step 15: Make an indent and place a walnut piece in the center.

Step 16: Place on prepared sheet.

Step 17: Repeat until all the cookies have been formed.

Step 18: Leave to rest for 15 minutes.

Step 19: While the cookies are resting

Step 20: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

Step 21: Brush cookies with the other half of the egg.

Step 22: Bake for 15 minutes

Step 23: Until golden brown.

Step 24: As soon as you take them out

Step 25: Press the walnut cookies into the dough again if necessary.

Step 26: Let cool