Nusskipferl

Nut Crescenets

Dough Filling
1 package active dry yeast 3 egg whites, beaten
1 cup butter, softened 1 cup ground nuts
1 cup sour cream 1 cup sugar (or more, to taste)
3 egg yuolks 1 tsp vanilla

1.Mix yeast, flour, butter, sour cream and egg yolks thoroughly until dough is formed.  Cover and let dough rest 1 hr. 

2.For filling, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.  Fold in nuts, sugar and vanilla.

3.Roll dough 1/8 inch thick.  Cut out rectangles about 2 x 3 inches.  Spread with 1 tsp. of filling  Roll upjelly-roll fashion.  Place on greased cookies sheet and curve to form crescents.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 min.   Cool on wire rack.  Store in aiartight tins.  Makes 4-5 dozen cookies