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Cream Cheese Cookies

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Try these decadent cookies that are perfect for that light snack before or after dinner.

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30 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

44 calories per serving view nutrition facts

36 servings suggest servings

Ingredients

1/2	cup	vegetable shortening	butter flavor
1	pk	cream cheese	softened (3 ounce package)
1	tablespoon	milk
1	cup	sugar
1/2	teaspoon	vanilla extract
1	cup	flour, all-purpose
1/2	cup	pecans	chopped

Directions

Heat oven to 375 F. Cream crisco, cream cheese and milk in medium bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Beat in sugar and vanilla. Mix in flour. Stir in nuts.

Drop level measuring tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes. Remove to cooling rack.

Makes 3 dozen 2 inch cookies.

Lemon or Orange Variation: Add 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon or orange peel to dough.

Reviews

Not worth the cost of the ingredients or the time.
11 months ago by fancie64

I found these cookies in an old Butter Flavor Crisco Cookie Collection back in 1989 & have been a believer ever since. Every time I make these there are new converts that want the recipe. They are quick & easy---with the added bonus of tasting great!!!!
about 1 year ago by uhcfb

-3

These cookies are REALLY good! The cream cheese makes them tangy. I substituted milk chocolate chips for the nuts -- delicious!
over 8 years ago

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 11g

Amount per Serving

Calories 44 23% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.0g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 8.0g	3%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	1%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 1.0g	1%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	0%		Iron	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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