Nut Horns

Description
Soft little nut pastries—perfect for the holidays. These are a sour-cream version of traditional Rugelach.
 * Makes 4 dozen cookies.

Ingredients

 * ½ lb (2 sticks) butter or margarine
 * 2 cups flour
 * 1 egg, divided
 * ¾ cup sour cream
 * ½ cup brown sugar
 * ¾ tsp cinnamon
 * ½ cup ground walnuts or pecans

Directions

 * 1) Cut together flour and butter to make small crumbs.
 * 2) Add egg yolk and sour cream; work into a dough.
 * 3) Dust with flour, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.
 * 4) Divide dough into 4 sections.
 * 5) Roll each section into a 10 inch circle.
 * 6) Cut into 12 pie wedges.
 * 7) Mix sugar, cinnamon and nuts.
 * 8) Sprinkle nut mixture on each wedge.
 * 9) Roll up starting at the wide end.
 * 10) Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and brush with beaten egg white.
 * 11) Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes or until lightly browned.