Best 13 Cream Cheese Walnut Refrigerator Cookies Recipes

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Cream cheese walnut refrigerator cookies, also known as icebox cookies, are a classic and delicious treat that can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. This makes them a great option for busy families or anyone who wants to have a quick and easy dessert on hand. With their soft, chewy texture and buttery flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with people of all ages. Try the simple recipe below to make these delightful cookies yourself!

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

BROWN SUGAR REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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These cookies double as great make-ahead treats. Freeze the cookie dough for up to two months, slice and bake whenever you're ready!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
3 cups Gold Medal™ flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup finely chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients except nuts. Stir in nuts.
  • On plastic wrap, shape dough into 10x3-inch rectangle. Wrap and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm, but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Cut rectangle into 1/8-inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheets, place slices 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until light brown. Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1/2, ServingSize 1 Cookie, TransFat 0 g

HUNGARIAN WALNUT COOKIES



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As a child, I always looked forward to eating these goodies at Christmastime. Now I make them for my own family. -Sharon Kurtz, Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3 large egg whites
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup sugar
3-1/2 cups ground walnuts
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until blended. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture. Divide dough into 3 portions. Shape each into a disk. Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. For filling, in a small bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on medium after each addition until well blended. Stir in walnuts., Generously coat a work surface with confectioners' sugar. Roll 1 portion of dough into a 12-in. square about 1/8 in. thick, sprinkling with additional confectioners' sugar as necessary to coat well. Cut into sixteen 3-in. squares., Shape 2 teaspoons filling into a small log about 2 in. long. Place diagonally onto a square. Overlap opposite corners of dough over filling; pinch tightly to seal. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., Bake until bottoms are golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar., To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. , Freeze option: Freeze cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving. If desired, dust with additional confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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.

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 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.

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.

CREAM CHEESE REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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These can also be rolled into logs and sliced after the appropriate chilling time. They keep in the freezer for several months.

Provided by byZula

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 2-3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 well beaten egg
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons buttermilk or 2 tablespoons yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sifted flour
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder (double acting)
1/2 teaspoon salt
cinnamon sugar, as needed

Steps:

  • Blend until creamy the butter, sugar and egg. Beat cream cheese into this mixture, mixing in the buttermilk and vanilla also.
  • Beat in the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • After being chilled (a couple of hours or so) this dough may be rolled to paper thinness, cut into shapes and baked.
  • Sprinkle before baking with sugar and cinnamon. Preheat oven to 350ºF and bake from 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1446.7, Fat 64.7, SaturatedFat 39.5, Cholesterol 275.1, Sodium 1257, Carbohydrate 198, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 101.5, Protein 20.2

BLACK WALNUT REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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Make and share this Black Walnut Refrigerator Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT9m

Yield 8 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups flour
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup black walnut, chopped fine

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, butter, eggs, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and vanilla.
  • beat at low speed, scraping bowl often.till well mixed.about 3-4 minutes.
  • stir in nuts.
  • divide dough in half --
  • shape each half into a 12x2" roll.
  • wrap in waxed paper.refrigerate till firm.at least 2 hours.or overnight.
  • preheat oven to 350*.
  • cut rolls into 1/4" slices.
  • place 1" apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • bake 9-12 minutes or light golden brown.
  • remove from sheets immediately --
  • cool on wire racks completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.5, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 113.9, Sodium 412.4, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 10.4

REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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"During the holidays, I usually keep at least two rolls of this cookie dough in my freezer in case I need something special in a hurry," writes Dottie Gray of Bartlett, Tennessee.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped red and green candied cherries
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Fold in the cherries and pecans. Shape dough into two 8-in. x 2-in. rolls; wrap in waxed paper and freeze. , To use frozen dough: Unwrap and let stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

REFRIGERATOR COOKIES III



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These will freeze well for several months.

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Refrigerator Cookie Recipes

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅓ cup colored sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla together in large bowl. Stir flour, salt, and baking soda together in a separate bowl. Blend dry ingredients in with the shortening mixture. Mix thoroughly with hands.
  • Divide dough into 3 parts; shape into cylinders, 1 1/2 inches in diameter and about 7 inches long. Roll in colored sugar (or use finely chopped nuts instead). Chill for several hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Cut into 1/4 inch slices, and place on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 73.9 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

WALNUT REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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My friend, Carolyn, brought these cookies into the quilt shop where I work and I begged her for the recipe. This is a delicious, fast refrigerator cookie that has just the right amount of sweetness. I made a batch at my first opportunity and my hubby loved them as much as I did, especially with a hot cup of coffee. The rolls of dough would be great to put in the freezer too, so you could have these little gems whenever you want too.

Provided by Georgeann Dodge

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, both sugars, salt and baking soda.
  • Add butter, egg and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer until blended.
  • Stir in walnuts.
  • Roll dough into three 5-inch long rolls; wrap each in wax paper or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm enough to slice.
  • When dough has finished chilling, preheat oven to 350°F and grease a baking sheet.
  • Slice dough, one roll at a time, crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place slices 1 inch apart on baking sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.4, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 18.7, Sodium 73, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 1.4

GRANDMA'S REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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Creamy chocolate cookie with coconut and walnuts. No baking, just put in the refrigerator. This was my grandmother's personal version of this no-bake cookie. This is much richer and a pure chocolate lover's delight.

Provided by JUDYCAROL3

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 1h17m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white sugar
½ cup milk
½ cup butter
1 (12 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup shredded coconut
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  • Combine sugar, milk, and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and walnuts. Drop spoonfuls of mixture 1 inch apart on the lined baking sheet.
  • Chill until firm, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 32.8 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

REFRIGERATOR COOKIES IV



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Rolled refrigerator cookies.

Provided by Patty

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Refrigerator Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup shortening
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Cream together shortening and sugars. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Blend together flour, baking soda, and salt; mix into the creamed mixture. Mix in nuts.
  • Mold into a long roll about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper, and chill several hours.
  • Cut thin, and place on greased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for about 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 87.1 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

Tips:

  • Use softened cream cheese for a smooth and creamy texture in your cookies.
  • To easily chop the walnuts, place them in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush them into small pieces.
  • For a sweeter cookie, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar to the dough.
  • If you don't have a cookie scoop, use a tablespoon to measure out the dough and roll it into balls.
  • Place the cookie dough balls at least 2 inches apart on the baking sheet to prevent them from sticking together.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set, but still slightly soft.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.

Conclusion:

These cream cheese walnut refrigerator cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their creamy texture, sweet flavor, and crunchy walnuts, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. The best part is, they can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, making them a great option for busy families or anyone who loves to have homemade cookies on hand. So next time you're looking for a tasty and convenient snack or dessert, give these cream cheese walnut refrigerator cookies a try.

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