Mrs. Robinson'S Meltaway Cookies

1. 1

   Combine cheese and 1 cup of the softened butter in a large mixer bowl; mix thoroughly.

2. 2

   Add flour gradually, beating until dough forms a ball (add extra flour if dough doesn't form a good ball).

3. 3

   Divide dough into thirds; wrap in wax paper and chill several hours.

4. 4

   Roll each piece into a 9-inch circle on a lightly floured board.

5. 5

   Combine remaining butter, sugar, cinnamon, and pecans; spread each circle of the dough with 1/3 of the sugar mixture.

6. 6

   Cut each circle into 16 pie shaped pieces and roll each up tightly, beginning at the wide end.

7. 7

   Place the pointed end down on a greased cookie sheet.

8. 8

   Beat egg yolks and water together and brush on cookies.

9. 9

   Bake in a preheated oven at 400F about 20 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.