Spicy Nut Rugelach

Directions

1. 1

   8 oz Cream Cheese, Softened 1/2 c Butter 2 c Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 3 tb Butter, Melted 1 c Finely Chopped Walnuts 3 tb Sugar 1 ts Cin

2. 2

   Chill to firm the dough

3. 3

   Roll out about 1/3 of the dough, on a floured board, into a 12-inch circle

4. 4

   Brush with 1 Tbls of melted butter

5. 5

   Combine the walnuts, sugar and cinnamon, blending well, and sprinkle one-third of the mixture onto the dough

6. 6

   Cut into 12 long triangles and roll up, starting at the outside, so that the point of the triangle is on the outside

7. 7

   Repeat with the rest of the dough and sugar mixture

8. 8

   Place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake in a preheated 350 Degree F