*To soak and dry walnuts: Place 1 cup walnuts and 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt in a bowl and cover with room-temperature filtered water. Soak 8 hours. Preheat oven to 150°F. Drain nuts and spread in one layer on a baking pan. Dry nuts in oven for 12 – 24 hours stirring occasionally, until very dry and crisp. A dehydrator may be used instead of an oven. Cool, and chop for cookies. This makes the nuts more digestible and oh, so delicious.