LEBANESE WALNUT COOKIES

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These are so good! Little nut filled bites, with a hint of cinnamon. Translated from "Cocina Libanesa," by Anne Wilson.

Provided by canarygirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 25-30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons orange blossom water
2 cups flour
1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Line cookie sheets with parchment paper, and heat oven to 375°F.
  • Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl.
  • Add orange water and sifted flour, and stir until the mixture forms a thick dough.
  • Set aside.
  • To prepare the filling, combine the nuts, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Form 1 inch balls with the dough, and press the center to form a dent for the filling.
  • Fill each cookie with about a teaspoon of the filling, and place the cookies on the parchment.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden.
  • Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.1, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 19.5, Sodium 52.6, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 1.5

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