Nut Kolacky

13 ingredients
18 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 packages active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 7 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 4 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • NUT FILLING
  • 1/2 lb walnuts
  • 5 graham cracker squares
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 egg whites, beaten
  • 1/4 cup honey

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix walnuts and graham cracker squares in food processor until texture is fine crumbs.
  2. 2
    Add 1/4-1/2 cup sugar.
  3. 3
    Add egg whites (foamy, not stiff) to nut mixture.
  4. 4
    Add honey to mixture, and refrigerate until ready to use.
  5. 5
    In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
  6. 6
    In a large bowl, combine flour and salt, cut in butter until crumbly.
  7. 7
    Stir in yeast, eggs, and whipping cream.
  8. 8
    Turn dough onto lightly floured surface, knead until smooth, about 2-3 minutes- place in a greased bowl, turn greased side up.
  9. 9
    Cover, refrigerate until firm- 6 hours or overnight.
  10. 10
    Heat oven to 375 degrees, roll out dough, on sugared or floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness.
  11. 11
    Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares.
  12. 12
    Spoon 1 tsp.
  13. 13
    of nut filling in center of each square.
  14. 14
    Bring two opposite corners to center, pinch to seal.
  15. 15
    Wet fingertips with a little bit of water.
  16. 16
    Fold sealed tip to one side, pinch to seal.
  17. 17
    Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  18. 18
    Bake 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

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