cream cheese cookies

(3 RATINGS)
162 Pinches
Glen Dale, WV
Updated on Jun 16, 2010

Love these... I remember having them when I was a child.

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yield 36 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 - shortening, butter flavor
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

How To Make cream cheese cookies

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 375. Cream shortening, cream cheese and milk in medium bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.
  • Step 2
    Beat in sugar and vanilla.
  • Step 3
    Mix in flour.
  • Step 4
    Stir in nuts.
  • Step 5
    Drop level measuring tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
  • Step 6
    Bake at 375 for 10 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Remove to cooling rack.
  • Step 8
    Lemon or Orange Variation: Add 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon or orange peel to dough.

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