WALNUT HORN COOKIES
At our house, it wouldn't be Christmas without these Pennsylvania Dutch cookies, which are known locally as kiffels. -Sharon Allen, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield about 8 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, egg yolks and flour; beat until smooth. Shape into 1-in. balls; place in a container with waxed paper separating each layer. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , For filling, combine walnuts and 3-3/4 cups sugar (the mixture will be dry). In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into nut mixture. Add extracts and a few drops of water if necessary until filling reaches a spreading consistency. , Place remaining sugar in a bowl; roll cream cheese balls in sugar until completely covered. Place a few balls at a time between two sheets of waxed paper. , Roll balls into 2-1/2-in. circles. Gently spread about 2 teaspoons of filling over each. Roll up; place seam side down on ungreased baking sheets. Curve the ends slightly. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Beaulah Jeoffry
j_beaulah@aol.comI love the way these cookies look! They're so elegant and festive.
khac hyak
hyakk@yahoo.comThese cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and special.
Skylar Liebhaber
liebhaber_s91@hotmail.comI've never made walnut horn cookies before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out great! They're so delicious and festive.
Korantemaa Afari
k97@aol.comThese cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.
Christian Mora
mora.christian52@hotmail.co.ukI love the unique flavor of these cookies. The walnuts and cinnamon give them a really special taste.
ameen ameen
ameen52@yahoo.comThese cookies are so festive and delicious! They're perfect for Christmas.
Michelle Jimenez
michelle.j@yahoo.comThese cookies are a little too crispy for my taste, but they're still very good. I'll probably bake them for a shorter amount of time next time.
Alamin Saas
saasa@aol.comI'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cookies without any problems. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Jessica Negron
jessica_negron3@gmail.comThese cookies are so good! I love the combination of walnuts and cinnamon.
Ahmaz Rumel
rumel31@yahoo.comI had a little trouble getting the dough to roll out, but other than that, these cookies were easy to make. They turned out beautifully and tasted delicious.
Scarlet Bruere
bruere@hotmail.comThese cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still very good. I'll probably cut back on the sugar next time I make them.
ABDULHAMID HAMMADU
hammadu-abdulhamid78@yahoo.comI made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're so soft and flavorful.
Danesha Beecher
bd@yahoo.comThese cookies are perfect for a holiday cookie exchange. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
James Chimphelm
chimphelm.james@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a huge fan of walnuts, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The walnut filling was subtle and not overpowering.
Lloyd Hensley
h@gmail.comThese cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and special.
Jknm Opkl
j-o@gmail.comI love the unique shape of these cookies. They're so elegant and pretty.
Dean Olsen
dean.olsen@aol.comThese cookies are so delicious! The walnut filling is the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness.
syphen 720
syphen.720@gmail.comI've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect.
mech tricks auto care
m@gmail.comThese cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they were gone in minutes.