Walnut Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

Name: Walnut 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; 1 egg, separated; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar; 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour; 1 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup apricot preserves

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1 egg, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup apricot preserves

1
Cream butter, cream cheese, egg yolk, vanilla, lemon peel and salt until fluffy. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar, then the flour to make stiff dough.
2
Chill dough for 2 hours.
3
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
4
Shape dough into 30 - one inch balls.
5
Beat egg white until foamy. Dip balls in egg white then roll in chopped nuts. Arrange 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet and make a depression in each with your thumb.
6
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until cookies begin to brown on the bottoms. Carefully remove to wire rack and while hot fill each depression with 1/2 teaspoon of apricot preserves or your favorite jam.

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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, 1 egg, separated, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Walnut 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.

Walnut Cheesecake Cookies

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