Pecan Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

Name: Pecan Cheesecake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 egg, separated; 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups pecans, finely chopped; apricot jam or cherry jam

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg, separated
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups pecans, finely chopped
apricot jam or cherry jam

1
Cream the butter and cream cheese. Add the egg yolk, lemon rind, and vanilla, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
2
Combine the flour sugar, and salt; add to the creamed mixture, beating well. Cover and chill thoroughly.
3
Shape the dough into 1 inch balls.
4
Beat the egg white until foamy. Dip each ball of dough into the egg white; roll in the chopped pecans.
5
Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. (I use parchment paper for easy clean up). Press your thumb into each ball of dough, leaving an indention.
6
Bake at 325 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and fill each cookie with jam. Let cool completely.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 1 egg, separated, 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated, and more.

Yes, Pecan Cheesecake Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pecan Cheesecake Cookies

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