Ingredients
1cupbutter,softened
1cupcottage cheese,creamed
2cupsall purpose flour
2egg whites
2cupswalnuts,chopped
½cupwater
2tbspground cinnamon
Preparation
In large bowl, beat together butter or margarine and cottage cheese until light and fluffy. Add flour until dough forms a ball.
Divide dough into 3 equal portions. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease cookie sheets.
Combine egg whites, nuts, water, and ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
On a floured surface roll 1 portion of dough into a 10-inch circle. Spread circle with ⅓ of the filling to within approximately ½-inch of the edge.
Cut circle into 24 pie-shaped wedges. Beginning at the outer edge roll up each wedge tightly. Place point side down on cookie sheet 1½ inches apart.
Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden.
Remove to rack to cool. Repeat process with each remaining portion of dough and filling.
