German Pastry Rollups - Ragalach

This crescent-shaped German Pastry Rollups (Ragalach) from Germany melts in your mouth. Include these bite-size treats at a holiday coffee or on a cookie tray.

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 of an 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Water
Sifted powdered sugar

In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until combined. Beat or stir in the flour and salt. Divide mixture into 7 balls. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. In a bowl, combine walnuts, granulated sugar and cinnamon. On a floured surface, roll each ball into a 6-inch circle. Brush circles lightly with some water. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons walnut mixture over each circle.

Cut each circle into 8 wedges. Starting at the wide end, roll up each wedge to form a crescent. Place crescents point down on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in a 350 degrees oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Remove to wire racks. Cool. Roll in powdered sugar. Store at room temperature. Makes 56 cookies.