Walnut Cheesecake Cookies

Vegetarian
Walnut Cheesecake Cookies
45 min.
30
101kcal

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of a classic cheesecake and a buttery cookie with these irresistible Walnut Cheesecake Cookies. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these vegetarian treats are not only delicious but also easy to make. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes and serving up to 30 people, these cookies are a fantastic option for your next get-together or as a sweet treat for your family. Each cookie boasts a rich, creamy cheesecake center, encased in a tender, walnut-studded cookie crust. The addition of apricot preserves adds a touch of fruity sweetness, making these cookies a delightful blend of flavors and textures.

Crafted with a focus on quality and taste, these Walnut Cheesecake Cookies are made with simple ingredients such as apricot preserves, softened butter, confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, an egg, all-purpose flour, lemon zest, salt, vanilla extract, and finely chopped walnuts. The process is straightforward, involving just a few steps that culminate in a delectable dessert. First, the dough is prepared with a blend of butter, cream cheese, and other flavorful ingredients. Then, it's chilled to ensure the perfect texture before shaping and baking to golden-brown perfection. Finally, the cookies are filled with apricot preserves, adding a beautiful finishing touch.

With a caloric breakdown that includes 101 kcal per cookie, these treats are a guilt-free indulgence. They boast a balanced mix of macronutrients, with protein making up 5.53%, fat contributing 58.97%, and carbohydrates accounting for 35.5% of the total calories. Whether you're a baking enthusiast or simply love the combination of cheesecake and cookies, these Walnut Cheesecake Cookies are sure to become a new favorite. So, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress your loved ones with this scrumptious, easy-to-make dessert.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup apricot preserves 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • cup powdered sugar sifted
  • ounce cream cheese 
  •  eggs separated
  • cup flour all-purpose sifted
  • teaspoon lemon zest 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • cup walnut pieces finely chopped

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. Cream butter, cream cheese, egg yolk, vanilla, lemon peel and salt until fluffy. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar, then the flour to make stiff dough.
  2. Chill dough for 2 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  4. Shape dough into 30 - one inch balls.
  5. Beat egg white until foamy. Dip balls in egg white then roll in chopped nuts. Arrange 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet and make a depression in each with your thumb.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until cookies begin to brown on the bottoms. Carefully remove to wire rack and while hot fill each depression with 1/2 teaspoon of apricot preserves or your favorite jam.

Nutrition Facts

Calories101kcal
Protein5.53%
Fat58.97%
Carbs35.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.73
Glycemic Load
2.4
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.9165217649678%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Catechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:100.57kcal
5.03%
Fat:6.77g
10.42%
Saturated Fat:2.81g
17.56%
Carbohydrates:9.17g
3.06%
Net Carbohydrates:8.79g
3.19%
Sugar:5.01g
5.57%
Cholesterol:16.45mg
5.48%
Sodium:55.74mg
2.42%
Alcohol:0.05g
100%
Alcohol %:0.26%
100%
Protein:1.43g
2.86%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.18%
Copper:0.07mg
3.6%
Selenium:2.4µg
3.43%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.17%
Folate:12.53µg
3.13%
Vitamin A:145.39IU
2.91%
Phosphorus:24.91mg
2.49%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.49%
Iron:0.35mg
1.94%
Magnesium:7.69mg
1.92%
Fiber:0.39g
1.55%
Vitamin B3:0.3mg
1.48%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.38%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.25%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.07%
Source:Allrecipes