Nut Tocci

Mix the DoughTogether:

• 4 sticks Butter, softened
• 12 oz. (1½ packages) Cream Cheese

Then gradually add 4 C. Flour
Cover dish and refrigerate for 2+ hours or overnight.

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Directions for the Filling:  In a medium size bowl, mix thoroughly:

• 4 eggs
• 3 C. Light Brown Sugar
• 4 Tablespoons (or ½ stick) Melted Butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla

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Final Directions:

• Form little balls with the dough and drop one into each cup of a nut tocci pan.
• Use the nut tocci wooden press to fit the dough into the cup, finishing off the top edge by pinching each one around the top of the dough lined cup.
• Put 1 tablespoon of filling (see above) in each cup.
• Sprinkle finely crushed Walnuts on top.
• Bake @ 375 degrees for about 10 minutes.

This recipe yields about 7 dozen nut toccis.