Rugelach

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1. 1Step 1: In the bowl of an electric mixer beat together the butter and cream cheese until well combined.
2. 2Step 2: Add the sugar and beat until fluffy.
3. 3Step 3: Add the flour and the salt and beat until just combined.
4. 4Step 4: Divide the dough into quarters. Roll each quarter into a ball, then flatten into a disc.
5. 5Step 5: Place the disc between two pieces of wax paper, then roll the dough into a circle of approximately 8 inches. Repeat with the three remaining pieces of dough, then refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
6. 6Step 6: In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon, sugar, walnuts and chocolate chips.
7. 7Step 7: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
8. 8Step 8: Line an insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper.
9. 9Step 9: Take out one of the refrigerated doughs, remove the top layer of wax paper and sprinkle on some confectioner's sugar through a sieve. Replace the wax paper, flip the dough over, remove the wax paper and sprinkle on some confectioner's sugar.
10. 10Step 10: With a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the circle of dough into 8 to 12 wedges depending on how large or small you'd like the rugelach.
11. 11Step 11: Sprinkle the filling over the dough circle, then roll the wedges from the edge of the dough to the point of the wedge.
12. 12Step 12: In a small bowl, combine one teaspoon cinnamon with ¼ cup sugar, then roll the rugelach in the cinnamon sugar and place on the prepared baking sheets point side down. Repeat with the remaining wedges and circles of dough.
13. 13Step 13: Place in the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.