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Walnut Sandwich Cookies

By: Shirley Barker

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

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon water
3/4 cup ground walnuts
FILLING:
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter (no substitutes), softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Combine the flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Add water. Stir in walnuts. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 1-in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly with a buttered glass. Bake at 350 degrees F 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 mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter. Add sugar and orange peel; beat until smooth. Spread over the bottom of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Store in the refrigerator.