Perfect Cheese Pastries

Beat softened butter with sugar until smooth and uniform.

Add eggs and mix well.

Fold in the sifted flour with baking powder and knead into a soft, elastic dough.

For the filling, combine cottage cheese, sugar, vanilla, and sour cream, mixing thoroughly.

Roll out the dough to about 4–5 mm thick and cut into circles.

Place the cheese filling on one half of each circle and fold over the other half without sealing the edges.

Transfer the pastries to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. If desired, brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden crust.