Fudge-Filled Dessert Strips

Fudge-Filled Dessert Strips

1 cup butter, softened
1 pkg. (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups flour
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar, optional

In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add the flour. Mix well. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth, about 3 minutes. Divide the dough into fourths. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until easy to handle. In a microwave, melt the chocolate chips and the milk. Stir until smooth. Stir in the walnuts. Cool to room temperature. Roll out on an ungreased baking sheet to an 11 inch by 6 1/2 inch rectangle. Spread 3/4 cup of the chocolate filling down the center of each rectangle. Fold the long sides to the center. Press to seal all the edges. Turn over so the seam sides are down. Bake at 350 F for 27-32 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Cut into 1/2 inch slices. Dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired.
Makes 3 dozen