1 c. cottage cheese
1 c. softened butter
2 c. flour
1/4 c. butter
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. chopped nuts
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp. water

Combine cottage cheese and 1 cup butter in large bowl; mix thoroughly. Add flour gradually, beating until a ball forms. Divide in thirds; wrap in waxed paper and chill. Roll each into 9 inch circle. Combine 1/4 cup butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts. Spread 1/3 of mixture over each circle. Cut each into 16 piece shape pieces. Roll each piece tightly, starting at wide end. Place point side down on greased cookie sheet. Beat egg yolk and water together and brush onto cookies. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven 20 minutes.