I've discovered that pastries don't always have to be sweet on sweet to be good. There can be more flavor if the tastes are highlighted and the sugar somewhat reduced. This recipe definitely has possibilities.
Filled Cream Cheese Crescents
Dough
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 pound cream cheese
1/2 pound butter
powdered sugar
Mix flour, cream cheese, and butter thoroughly by hand. Form balls the size of walnuts. Store in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, roll each ball out in powdered sugar until thin. use generous amounts of sugar for rolling out the balls. Fill with nuts, preserves, or the date filling listed below. use one tablespoon filling per cookie. Place filling at one side of circle and roll loosely into a roll and fomr to make a horseshoe/crescent shape. Bake at 325 degrees for approximately 20 minutes.
Filling
1 pound chopped dates
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange juice or water
Cook dates, sugar, and water until thick; set aside until thoroughly cooled.
Nut Filling
3/4 cup chopped nuts
3/4 cup sugar
1 - 2 egg whites - enough to make a pliable consistancy not too runny.
Blen nuts, sugar, and eggs whites and use.
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