Walnut Sandwich Cookies

Very easy to prepare. These are always a hit.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 2 dozen

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 1  cup sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon water
• 3⁄4 cup ground walnuts
•  additional sugar

• Filling

• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1  tablespoon butter, softened
• 1 1⁄2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  grated  orange peel

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.