Hungarian Kifli Recipe

• 9 Ounces cream cheese
• 1 Cup butter
• 3 Egg yolks
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
• A pinch of salt
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 3 Egg whites
• 8 Ounces ground walnuts
• 1 Cup white sugar
• 1/3 Cup confectioners' sugar, for decoration

• In a medium bowl, cream butter and cheese.
• Stir in the egg yolks and vanilla extract.
• Stir in the flour and baking powder. Add the flour mixture a little at a time, until it is fully incorporated.
• Divide dough into 5 parts, wrap in plastic and refrigerate overnight.
• In a medium bowl, beat egg whites to soft peaks.
• Add sugar, a little at a time, while continuing to beat to stiff peaks.
• Fold in ground walnuts and set aside.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-1/8 inch thickness.
• Cut into 3 inch squares, place 1/2 tsp filling in the center of each square and roll up from corner to corner.
• Place on cookie sheets and refrigerate until hardened.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned.
• Roll in confectioners' sugar when cool.
• Hungarian Kifli is ready.