WALNUT-FILLED PILLOWS
These tender cookie pillows, filled with a delicious walnut mixture, are my husband's favorite. He says it wouldn't be Christmas without them. -Nancy Kostrej, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 28 cookies.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cut butter and cream cheese into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Blend mixture together until smooth dough forms, about 3 minutes. Pat into a rectangle; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. For filling, combine the walnuts, sugar, milk and vanilla. , Unwrap dough and place on a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 17-1/2x10-in. rectangle; cut into 2-1/2-in. squares. Place a level teaspoonful of filling in the center of each square. Moisten edges with water; fold in half and seal with a fork. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Brush with egg. , Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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James Okorie
[email protected]Delicious! The pillows were a hit at my party. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.
Hiwi Michael
[email protected]I made these pillows for my family and they loved them! The pillows were light and fluffy, and the filling was perfectly sweet. I will definitely be making these again.
Tapan Shil
[email protected]These pillows were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! The end result was a beautiful and delicious pastry that was enjoyed by everyone at my party.
Amin Aminjan
[email protected]I've always been a fan of walnut-filled pastries, and these pillows did not disappoint. The filling was rich and flavorful, and the pastry was flaky and light. I will definitely be making these again.
Isaac Chungu
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The pillows were light and fluffy, and the filling was perfectly sweet and nutty. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a unique and tasty treat.
Abib Jimoh
[email protected]I made these pillows for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making them again.
Trudie du Plessis
[email protected]These walnut-filled pillows were a delight! The pastry was flaky and golden brown, and the filling was sweet and nutty. I especially appreciated the addition of cinnamon and nutmeg, which gave the pillows a warm and inviting flavor.