KEEFLIES

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I am of Hungarian descent. Growing up I remember my grandmother making these cookies at Christmas time. These are still one of my favorite cookies.

Provided by Jen Geelen

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 9

DOUGH
2 c flour
2 stick butter
1/2 c sour cream
3 egg yolks
FILLING
3 c ground walnuts
1/2 lb powdered sugar
3 egg whites

Steps:

  • 1. For Filling: Beat egg whites and sugar until smooth. Add walnuts. Chill until firm.
  • 2. For Dough: Mix flour and butter like pastry. Add beaten yolks and sour cream. After mixing, knead dough. Refrigerate until firm.
  • 3. Generously flour table or board when rolling dough. Form dough into small balls and roll out paper thin. Take a teaspoon of filling and place on dough. Fold into a crescent shape.
  • 4. Bake @ 350 on parchment paper until golden brown (about 18-20 min). After cooling, dust with powdered sugar.

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