NUTTY PIE-CRUST COOKIES
I like Italian cream cake, so I used it as inspiration for this cookie recipe. The splash of orange liqueur in the filling is my special touch. -Sonji McCarty-Onezine, Beaumont, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat butter, flour, confectioners' sugar and salt until crumbly. Beat in cream. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 1-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., Place pecans and coconut in a small bowl; toss to combine. Reserve 1/2 cup coconut mixture. In another bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, salt and, if desired, liqueur until creamy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in remaining coconut mixture. Spread over bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. Place reserved coconut mixture in a shallow bowl. Roll sides of cookies in coconut mixture., Freeze option: Transfer wrapped disks to a resealable plastic freezer bag; freeze. To use, thaw dough in refrigerator until soft enough to roll. Prepare, bake and fill cookies as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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[email protected]These cookies are amazing! The nutty flavor of the crust is the perfect complement to the sweet filling. They're so easy to make, and they're always a hit. I highly recommend them!
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[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so easy to make, and they taste like they came from a bakery. The nutty flavor of the crust is so unique and delicious. I've already made them several times, and they're always a hit.
The Tuesday Foodie Show
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect treat for a party or potluck. They're easy to make ahead of time, and they're always a hit. The nutty flavor of the crust is the perfect complement to the sweet filling. I highly recommend them!
PK Pritom
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these cookies were so easy to make, even I could do it. They turned out perfectly, and they taste amazing. The nutty flavor of the crust is so unique and delicious. I'm definitely making these again.
Remon Sheikh
[email protected]These cookies are dangerous! They're so addictive, I can't stop eating them. The nutty flavor of the crust is amazing, and the filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I'm already planning on making another batch tomorrow.
Aiman Asif
[email protected]I was skeptical about these cookies at first, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're absolutely delicious! The nutty flavor of the crust is the perfect complement to the sweet filling. I highly recommend them!
Sapana Tiwari
[email protected]These cookies are a game-changer! I've never had anything like them before. The nutty flavor of the crust is so unique and delicious. I'll definitely be making these again and again.
Okpara Isaac
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and the nutty flavor of the crust is amazing. I love that they're so easy to make, too.
Sandy Naj
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and sure to please everyone. I highly recommend them!
Ashley Evans
[email protected]I made these cookies with my kids and we had a blast. They're so much fun to make, and they taste even better. The nutty flavor of the crust is the perfect complement to the sweet filling.
Jahid Sheikh
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they taste like they came from a bakery. I love the way the pie crust and the filling complement each other. Definitely a new favorite recipe!
Mrford Michealangelo
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pie crust, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so light and flaky, and the nutty flavor is amazing. I'll definitely be making these again.
Jawad Khadim
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in no time! Everyone loved them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Mohammad , Jabban
[email protected]These cookies were a huge hit with my family! They're so easy to make and taste delicious. I love the nutty flavor of the crust. Will definitely be making these again.