Walnut Horn Cookies

• cup butter, softened↗1 cup

  softened

• teaspoon butter, softened↗1 teaspoon

  softened

• (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened↗1 (8 ounce) package

  softened

• cups all-purpose flour↗3 cups
• cups walnuts, ground↗4 cups

  ground

• cups sugar, divided↗1 1⁄4 cups

  divided

• cup milk↗1⁄2 cup
• teaspoon vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄8 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In large mixing bowl, cream 1 cup butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Gradually add flour, beating until a ball forms.

3. 3

   Divide dough into four portions.

4. 4

   Roll each portion into a 12-inch circle.

5. 5

   Melt the remaining butter.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, combine the walnuts, 3/4 cup sugar, milk, vanilla, salt and melted butter.

7. 7

   Spread over each circle.

8. 8

   Cut each into 12 wedges.

9. 9

   Roll up wedges, starting from the wide ends.

10. 10

    Place on greased baking sheets.

11. 11

    Curve ends to form crescents.

12. 12

    Bake at 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned.

13. 13

    Remove to wire racks.

14. 14

    Place remaining sugar in a large resealable plastic bag.

15. 15

    Add warm cookies, a few at a time, and gently shake to coat.