For the dough -

1 stick of butter

4 oz of cream cheese

1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour

 

For the filling-

2 small egg whites

1/2 tsp vanilla

8 teaspoons sugar

1 3/4 cup ground walnuts

 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

 

In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until blended and fluffy. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture. Divide dough into 2 portions. Shape into a square disk and refrigerate for 1 hour until firm enough to roll.

 

For filling, in a small bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add in sugar, 1 tsp at a time, beating on medium after each addition until well blended. Stir in walnuts.

 

Generously coat a work surface with powdered sugar. Roll 1 portion of dough into to a 12 inch square about 1/8 inch thick. Sprinkle additional powdered sugar as necessary to coat well.

 

Cut into 3 inch squares.

Put some of the walnut filling diagonally, corner to corner, onto a square. Overlap opposite corners of dough over the filling, pinch to seal.

 

Place 2 inches apart on a parchment lined or greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

 

Bake until bottoms are golden, 9-11 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack and cool completely before rolling them in powdered sugar. Enjoy!