Cheesecake Cookie Slices

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I haven't tried these yet, but i'm putting the recipe here for safe keeping. They sound really good, and i think i'll be making them for the holidays. Prep time includes chilling time.

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Steps

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In a bowl , beat the butter and the cream cheese.

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Add the sugar , lemon peel , lemon juice , and vanilla.

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Beat in the flour.

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Divide dough into two portions , then cover and chill for 30 minutes.

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Shape each portion of dough into 8-inch long rolls.

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Combine chopped nuts and graham cracker crumbs on a large piece of waxed paper.

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Roll the 2 dough rolls in this mixture , being sure to coat well.

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Wrap each roll in the waxed paper chill for at least 2 hours.

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Cut dough into 1 / 4 in slices , place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

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Bake at 375 8 to 10 minutes.

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Cool on racks.

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Ingredients

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butter, cream cheese, sugar, lemon, rind of, lemon juice, vanilla, flour, pecans, graham cracker crumbs