Ingredients

  • 34 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 12 cups flour
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 34 cup ground walnuts
  • additional sugar
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1 12 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 12 teaspoon grated orange peel

Method

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Combine the flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Add water.
  • Stir in walnuts.
  • Roll into 1 inch balls.
  • Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets; flattn slightly with a glass dipped in sugar.
  • Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • Cool for 2 minutes.
  • Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
  • For filling, in a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter.
  • Add sugar and orange peel; beat until smooth.
  • Spread over the bottom of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.
  • Store in the refrigerator.