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Carl Reiner Cookies

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"From an HBO television show that Carl Reiner (the comedian - Rob Reiner's father) MC'd in the 1980's. Very rich, very fragile cookie but worth it!" — Mary Frances Wasson

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Original recipe makes 2 dozen Change Servings

4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour

9 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Cream the cheese and oleo together. Add the flour, sugar and nuts. Mix well.
Drop dough by teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten thin with wet fingers. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool before removing from pan.

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I got this recipe in the 70's when Carl Reiner made them on the Dinah Shore Show. They have become a Christmas favorite with my family and friends. They aren't pretty but the taste is fabulous. They taste better after they are cooled. When I take them as Christmas gifts to the office they are ALWAYS the favorite cookie...I have to give them away or I would eat them all!!

—TOUTSWEET2

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 24, 2011

Rich or not, these didn't seem to have a whole lot of taste.

—morgi

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10 Ratings

Jun 13, 2008

Love these cookies! I've made them off and on for the last 27 years. I use one halved walnut per dropped cookie instead of chopping the nuts and adding to the batter. I couldn't believe how good these were the first time I made them after writing down the ingredients Carl gave inbetween comedy acts on a show he hosted. I ALWAYS double this recipe 'cus they are just soooo good.

—cyncla

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Dec 07, 2009

I got this recipe when Carl Reiner was on An Evening at the Improv on HBO in the early 80's. I lost the recipe a few years ago and just found it here. I'm so glad to have this, the cookies are heavenly :)

—lauren

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Jul 06, 2006

I got this recipe on the HBO Comedy Special, made it a few times, loved it, but eventually misplaced it. I finally have it back, and I can't wait to make it again. Thanks for posting this!!

—Cindy

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Dec 17, 2009

I had 4oz of cream cheese left over from a recipe and went looking for a cookie recipe and came across this one. These are so good they melt in your mouth and didn't last long at all. So easy to make without a lot of fuss.

—Cathy G.

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Jan 25, 2011

Excellent. These cookies are so, so easy to make and taste wonderful. I'll be making these often from now on. The great thing is that they are not picky. If you overcook them a little, it's no big deal. No special techniques are necessary, just mix the ingredients together and put them in the oven. The one thing I don't like about them is that they are so rich, I can only stand to eat one or two before I'm full. Actually though, healthwise, that's probably a good thing.

—Mellina

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Aug 29, 2002

Great cookies!!

—GKIDDY

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Nutrition

Calories
187 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
17.8 g
6%

Cholesterol
31 mg
10%

Fat
12.3 g
19%

Fiber
0.4 g
2%

Protein
2.2 g
4%

Sodium
83 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Carl Reiner Cookies

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 187
Calories from Fat: 110

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.3g 19 %
Saturated Fat 7.1g 35 %
Cholesterol 31mg 10 %
Sodium 83mg 3 %
Potassium 33mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 17.8g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
Protein 2.2g 4 %
Sugars 9.5g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 7 %
Thiamin 9 %
Niacin 8 %
Vitamin B6 1 %
Magnesium 2 %
Folate 12 %

* 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.