Best 7 Cream Cheese Walnut Drop Cookies Recipes

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Cream cheese walnut drop cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their soft and chewy texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and crunchy walnuts, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any party or gathering. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a complete novice in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the steps of creating these delectable cookies with ease. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey to create the perfect cream cheese walnut drop cookies!

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CREAM-CHEESE WALNUT COOKIES



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Package some of these buttery, nut-edged cookies in a pretty jar as a gift.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese (not whipped), room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups walnut halves (1 1/2 cups toasted and coarsely chopped and 1 cup finely chopped)

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour and salt in a large bowl; set aside. Put butter and cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in sugar and vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture, and mix until just combined (do not overmix). Mix in toasted walnuts.
  • Transfer dough to a work surface. Divide in half; shape each half into an 8 1/2-inch long log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap each log in parchment paper; freeze until firm, about 30 minutes or up to 2 weeks.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with racks in upper and lower thirds. Unwrap 1 log, and roll in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, coating completely. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Space 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake cookies, rotating halfway through, until golden around edges, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks. Repeat with remaining log and remaining 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.

CREAM CHEESE WALNUT DROP COOKIES



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This is my husband's favorite cookie. I always double the recipe so I have some for the kids because DH eats them as fast as they cool.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 15m

Yield 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together butter, cream cheese and milk.
  • Beat in sugar and vanilla.
  • Gradually mix in flour. Stir in walnuts.
  • Drop by tablespoonful 2-inches apart on to ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes or until edges begin to slightly brown.

WALNUT SANDWICH COOKIES



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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • 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 with remaining cookies. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CURRANT NUT DROP COOKIES



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A delicious soft cookie with brown sugar frosting. A long time family favorite.

Provided by WALLEN

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup hot water
1 cup dried currants
1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup chopped walnuts
6 tablespoons butter
¼ cup hot water
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, soak currants in 1/2 cup of hot water until swollen; drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Fold in the chopped walnuts and dried currants. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. When the cookies are cool, frost with the brown butter frosting.
  • To make the frosting: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium hat until golden brown. Stir in the 1/4 cup of water and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in the confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup at a time until icing is of a spreadable consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 52.1 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

CREAM CHEESE WALNUT REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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This recipe from Martha Stewart produces a slice-and-bake cookie with a tight crumb that immediately falls apart into deliciousness in your mouth. Try it! I also think this would work well with other nuts, like pecans. A great cookie recipe for the holiday season. You can make the dough ahead of time and freeze it until you want to use it. Enjoy!

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h16m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 -1 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (like kosher salt)
2 cups unsalted butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese (not whipped)
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups walnut halves (1 1/2 cups toasted and coarsely chopped, 1 cup finely chopped)

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Mix butter and cream cheese on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in sugar and vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture, and mix until just combined (do not overmix). Mix in toasted walnuts.
  • Transfer dough to a work surface. Divide in half; shape each half into an 8 1/2-inch long log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap each log in parchment paper; freeze until firm, about 30 minutes or up to 2 weeks.
  • Preheat oven to 350 with racks in upper and lower thirds. Unwrap 1 log, and roll in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, coating completely. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Space 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake cookies, rotating halfway through, until golden around edges, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks. Repeat with remaining log and remaining 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.8, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 60.4, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 2.4

CREAM CHEESE COOKIES I



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These cookies are delicate when made with a press, or hardy when dropped by spoonfuls. I fill centers of press cookies with preserves or a chocolate chip for added variety.

Provided by Robin

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Stir in flour until well blended. Drop dough by spoonfuls or use a cookie press to place onto prepared cookie sheets. If using floral cookie press design, make an indentation in the center with a thimble, fill with preserves, or press candy into center.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in preheated oven. Cookies should be pale.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 21.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CREAM CHEESE DROP COOKIES



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter
8 oz cream cheese
1 egg
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 pkg cake mix (devil's food is best)
12 oz walnut pieces

Steps:

  • Cream butter and cream cheese. Blend in egg and vanilla. Add cake mix, 1/3 at a time and mix well. Fold in nuts and chill for 1/2 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Drop by tsp. on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes. Remove when slightly cool. Frost if desired: Add 2 squares milk chocolate candy bar while still hot for easy frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Use softened cream cheese for a smooth batter. Cold cream cheese will make the batter lumpy.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies in a preheated oven. This will help them bake evenly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. Storing them while they are still warm can make them soft and sticky.

Conclusion:

Cream cheese walnut drop cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a holiday party. With their combination of cream cheese, walnuts, and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these cream cheese walnut drop cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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