Walnut Cheesecake Cookies

Name: Walnut Cheesecake Cookies
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 0.5 cup butter, softened; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese; 1 egg, separated; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar; 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour; 1 cup finely chopped walnuts; 0.25 cup apricot preserves

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This has been a favorite Christmas cookie for years -- a bit of trouble to make but well worth it. Melt in your mouth goodness.

Submitted by Diane

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Servings:

12

Yield:

2 1/2 dozen

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Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

½ cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1 egg, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
¼ cup apricot preserves

Directions

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.
Chill dough for 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Shape dough into 30 - one inch balls.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

260	Calories
17g	Fat
25g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 260
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 7g	36%
Cholesterol 44mg	15%
Sodium 130mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 25g	9%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 4g	7%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 22mg	2%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 71mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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