Walnut-Cheesecake Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the sugar, egg, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Stir in the walnuts.
4. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden brown. Cool for 1 minute on the cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Walnut-cheesecake cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
• These cookies can also be frozen for up to three months.
• You can also add other nuts or dried fruit to the cookie dough for a different flavor.
• Cheesecake and walnut cookies are a great treat for any occasion.