Italian Cinnamon Sticks
Italian Cinnamon Sticks
Servings: 4
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup ground walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup butter, softened
8 ozs cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl and set aside
Beat butter and cream cheese until creamy; gradually add flour, mixing until well blended
Shape dough into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap, and chill 30 minutes
Divide dough in half; place one portion between 2 sheets of lightly floured wax paper, and roll into a 10 inch square (about 1/8 inch thick)
Brush with egg, and sprinkle with half of sugar mixture
Cut into 5 x 1/2-inch strips; twist strips, and place on ungreased baking sheets
Repeat with remaining dough and sugar mixture
Bake at 350 deg F for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden and crisp
Transfer to wire racks to cool
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