Creamy Walnut Cheesecake Cookies

Creamy Walnut Cheesecake Cookies, a perfect vegetarian treat for any occasion. These American-style cookies feature a melt-in-your-mouth texture, complemented by the crunch of walnuts and a hint of sweet apricot preserves. Ideal for those with a sweet tooth, these cookies contain dairy, eggs, nuts, and gluten, making them a delightful choice for festive gatherings.

With their versatile flavor profile, these cookies are perfect for dessert platters or afternoon snacks. Packed with nutrients, they offer a satisfying treat without compromising on taste.

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Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Overview

These Walnut Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for the holiday season. With a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a hint of apricot, these cookies are sure to become a festive favorite.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Nuts, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 0.5 Cups (c) butter, softened
• 1 3 Ounces (oz) package cream cheese
• 1 Whole egg, divided
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) lemon zest, zested
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 Cup (c) confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 1 Cup (c) all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 Cup (c) walnuts, minced
• 0.25 Cup (c) apricot preserves

Steps

1. Prepare the Base: Cream together the butter, cream cheese, egg yolk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt until the mixture is fluffy.
2. Form the Dough: Gradually mix in the confectioners' sugar, followed by the flour, to form a stiff dough.
3. Chill: Chill the dough for 2 hours.
4. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
5. Shape Dough Balls: Shape the dough into 30 one-inch balls.
6. Coat with Walnuts: Beat the egg white until foamy. Dip each dough ball into the egg white, then roll in the minced walnuts.
7. Arrange and Indent: Arrange the balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Make a depression in each ball with your thumb.
8. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cookies begin to brown on the bottoms.
9. Fill with Preserves: Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack. While still hot, fill each depression with 0.5 teaspoons of apricot preserves or your favorite jam.

Enjoy these delicious cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!