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Lebanese Walnut Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
These are so good! Little nut filled bites, with a hint of cinnamon. Translated from Cocina Libanesa, by Anne Wilson.
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
1. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper, and heat oven to 375°F.
2. Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl.
3. Add orange water and sifted flour, and stir until the mixture forms a thick dough.
4. Set aside.
5. To prepare the filling, combine the nuts, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
6. Form 1 inch balls with the dough, and press the center to form a dent for the filling.
7. Fill each cookie with about a teaspoon of the filling, and place the cookies on the parchment.
8. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden.
9. Cool on wire racks.
By RecipeOfHealth.com