NUT-FILLED HORNS

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"Simply the best" is what most folks say after sampling these rich, flaky cookies. It's a thrill to share them with friends and family during the holidays.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 10 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 egg yolks
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
FILLING:
4 cups finely chopped walnuts
1-1/2 to 2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons evaporated milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill overnight. , In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients (mixture will be thick). Divide dough into fourths (dough will be sticky). On a well-sugared surface, roll out each portion into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Cut into 2-in. squares. Place about 1 teaspoon filling in the center of each square. Fold over two opposite corners; seal tightly. , Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.