APRICOT RAISIN RUGELACH

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Rugelach is a classic addition to holiday trays. The flaky, buttery pastry slices encase a spiced fruit and walnut filling. —Laurie Klett, Hamilton, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 jar (10 ounces) apricot spreadable fruit
1-1/4 cups finely chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until well blended. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well. Shape into four 5-in. logs; cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 log into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Spread with about 1/4 cup spreadable fruit; sprinkle with 5 tablespoons walnuts and 1/4 cup raisins. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle 2 tablespoons over the top. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Repeat with remaining logs. Chill., Place rolls, seam side down, 4 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Brush with cream; sprinkle with remaining sugar. With a serrated knife, make 1/2-in.-deep cuts 1 in. apart on roll-ups. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a cutting board; cut each roll into 12 slices. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Yashfa Jutt
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These rugelach are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


Ryan Jenkins
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These are the perfect holiday cookie! They're festive and delicious.


Gulab Singh
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I'm not a baker, but these were easy to make and they turned out great!


Qurban Qurban
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These were so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Sabbona Tessema
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my rugelach turned out dry and crumbly.


Sola Sarah
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The dough was a little difficult to work with, but the end result was worth it.


Karla Renteria
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These were a little too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Praise Manuel
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I'm not a huge fan of apricot, so I used raspberry jam instead. They were still really good!


Joelisaac Wayback
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These were delicious! I used dried cherries instead of raisins, and they were still amazing.


Mary Alex
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I've made these rugelach several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Selena Flouty
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These apricot raisin rugelach were a hit at my party! They were so delicious and flaky, and the apricot raisin filling was the perfect combination of sweet and tart.