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Walnut Sandwich Cookies

These cookies are really easy to prepare. I've made this recipe many times over the years, and the cookies are always a hit.

24 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 15 min./batch + cooling

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon water
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup ground walnuts
FILLING:
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat
in water. Combine the flour and salt; gradually add to creamed
mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts. Roll into 1-in. balls.
Place 1-in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Coat bottom of a glass
with cooking spray, then dip in sugar. Flatten cookies with prepared
glass, redipping in sugar as needed.
Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly
browned. Cool for 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until
fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and orange peel; beat
until smooth. Spread over the bottoms of half of the cookies; top

2 of 2

Walnut Sandwich Cookies (continued)

Directions (continued)

with remaining cookies. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 173 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 123 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.