Kifli Cookies

Makes 16 dozen.

 4 c flour	
 2 c margarine
 4 egg yolks, beaten	
 1 c sour cream

Cut margarine into flour with pastry blender until coarse crumbs are formed.

Add yolks and sour cream and stir.

Knead until smooth and forms a ball.

Refrigerate until used.

Filling:

 1 1/4 lb (5 c) ground walnuts			
 1/2 c milk
 1 c sugar					
 1 T almond extract

 combine and blend well.

Roll out 1/4 dough on lightly floured surface to measure 16"x12", 1/8" thick.

Cut into 2" squares.

Place 1/2 t filling in center of each square.

Bring 2 opposite corners over filling; pinch together to seal.

Place on a greased cookie sheet; bake 12 minutes at 400.

Remove and roll in confectionary sugar.

Cool on wire rack.