Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2-1/2 cups all-purpose flourFILLING:3 large egg whites3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/3 cup sugar3-1/2 cups ground walnutsConfectioners’ sugar
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until blended. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture. Divide dough into 3 portions. Shape each into a disk. Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll.
Preheat oven to 375°. For filling, in a small bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on medium after each addition until well blended. Stir in walnuts.
Generously coat a work surface with confectioners’ sugar. Roll 1 portion of dough into a 12-in. square about 1/8 in. thick, sprinkling with additional confectioners’ sugar as necessary to coat well. Cut into sixteen 3-in. squares.
Shape 2 teaspoons filling into a small log about 2 in. long. Place diagonally onto a square. Overlap opposite corners of dough over filling; pinch tightly to seal. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
Bake until bottoms are golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.
To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
