Hungarian Kifli

1. 1

   Beat together butter and cottage cheese until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Add flour, beating until dough forms a ball.

3. 3

   Divide dough into 3 equal portions.

4. 4

   Wrap and refrigerate until firm, several hours or overnight.

5. 5

   Combine unbeaten egg whites, walnuts, sugar and cinnamon, blending well.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees (200 C.).

7. 7

   Grease baking sheets.

8. 8

   On a floured surface, roll dough, one portion at a time, into a 10 inch circle.

9. 9

   Spread each circle with 1/3 of cinnamon-nut filling to within 1/2 inch of edges.

10. 10

    Cut each circle into 24 pie-shaped wedges.

11. 11

    Beginning at outer edge, roll up each wedge tightly.

12. 12

    Place point-side down,1 1/2 inches apart, on greased baking sheets.

13. 13

    Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until golden.

14. 14

    Watch carefully.

15. 15

    Remove cookies from baking sheets; cool on racks.

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