Kifles (Nut Rolls or Horns)

Step 1

Combine nuts, sugar and vanilla.

Step 2

Fold in egg whites; set aside.

Step 3

Put flour into a large bowl.

Step 4

Add the yeast to the egg yolks in a small bowl and let soften.

Step 5

Cut butter into the flour until crumbly.

Step 6

Add egg yolks and yeast and sour cream.

Step 7

Mix well until it forms a smooth ball.

Step 8

Form into 10 balls and chill.

Step 9

Mix 1 cup granulated and 1 cup powdered sugar.

Step 10

On counter top, sprinkle a spoonful of sugar mixture, place 1 ball on the sugar, add more sugar on top, roll out ball Roll until dough is 1/8-inch thick, forming a circle.

Step 11

Cut the circle into 8 pie-shaped wedges.

Step 12

Fill the wide end of each wedge with 1 level teaspoon of filling.

Step 13

Roll from wide end to the point.

Step 14

Continue with all the balls.

Step 15

Place on greased cookie sheets.

Step 16

Bake at 325°F for 15 minutes.