Chilean Cakes with Nuts

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Description
This is an authentic Chilean recipe, makes great gifts ! Everyone who goes to Chile won't forget this.

Ingredients

 * 4 cups all-purpose flour
 * 2 teaspoons baking powder
 * ⅞ cup butter
 * 3 egg yolks
 * 1 cup milk
 * 2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
 * 1 cup chopped walnuts
 * ¼ cup brandy
 * ¼ cup water

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
 * 2) Mix together the flour and baking powder; set aside.
 * 3) In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
 * 4) Blend in the egg yolks, one at a time.
 * 5) Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk.
 * 6) The dough will be stiff like a cookie dough.
 * 7) Divide the dough into 10 pieces and shape into balls.
 * 8) Roll each ball into a 9 inch circle.
 * 9) Place on cookie sheets and prick with a fork in several places.
 * 10) Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
 * 11) Set aside.
 * 12) Make the Caramel Filling: In a sauce pan, boil the unopened cans of sweetened condensed milk for 3 hours.
 * 13) Monitor the water closely, to make sure there is always water in the pan.
 * 14) Remove can from heat and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
 * 15) In a small measuring cup, combine the brandy and water.
 * 16) Place one cookie layer on serving plate.
 * 17) Sprinkle with brandy mixture, then spread with the now thickened condensed milk.
 * 18) Sprinkle with nuts.
 * 19) Continue stacking until all layers are used.