1. In a mixing bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, egg yolks and flour; beat until smooth. 2. Shape into 1-inch balls; place in a container with waxed paper separating each layer. 3. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 4. FOR THE FILLING, combine walnuts and 3 3/4 cups sugar (the mixture will be dry). 5. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into nut mixture. 6. Add extracts and a few drops of water if necessary until filling reaches a spreading consistency. 7. Place remaining sugar in a bowl; roll cream cheese balls in sugar until completely covered. 8. Place a few balls at a time between two sheets of waxed paper. 9. Roll balls into 2 1/2-inch circles. 10. Gently spread about 2 teaspoons of filling over each. 11. Roll up; place seam side down on ungreased baking sheets. 12. Curve the ends slightly. 13. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. 14. Cool on wire racks. 15. Yield: about 8 dozen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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