HUNGARIAN NUT ROLLS

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This was a special treat that my Hungarian grandma made for us when I was growing up. These little pastries are melt in your mouth good!

Provided by Laura Yoder

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 c all purpose flour
1 lb butter
2 tsp salt
1 - 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
filling
1 lb ground walnuts
2 c applesauce, unsweetened
2 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 dash(es) cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. Mix flour, butter, salt and cream cheese until dough forms. Mix as little as possible so that the pastry is light and flaky when baked. Chill dough for an hour.
  • 2. In a large bowl, mix ground nuts, apple sauce, sugar and vanilla. Add a few dashes of cinnamon.
  • 3. Divide dough into 5 peices. Sprinkle powdered sugar onto rolling surface.Roll each peice of dough out to form a rectangle. Cut dough into little squares (3X3).
  • 4. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of square. Bring together opposite corners and pinch to seal. Place on a cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
  • 5. Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and store in an air tight container.
  • 6. These pastries freeze well.

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