CRANBERRY RUGELACH

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These traditional Polish treats will keep for a long time in an airtight container. One year, I sent a batch to my sister, but the box got lost. She received it 12 days later and reported that the cookies were worth the wait! -Jean Doxon, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead for 3 minutes or until smooth. Divide into 8 portions. Roll each portion into a ball; flatten into a 4-in. circle. Wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour., In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cranberries, walnuts, melted butter, cinnamon and allspice. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 portion of dough into an 8-in. circle. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Cut into 8 wedges. , Roll up wedges from the wide end and place point side down 2 in. apart on foil-lined baking sheets. Curve ends to form a crescent shape. Brush with egg; sprinkle with additional sugar. , Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Adile Movlamzade
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These rugelach were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort.


William Sipapa
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I found the dough to be a bit dry, but the filling was delicious.


Tuhim Khan
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These rugelach were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Awais Alvi
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed these rugelach. The filling was sweet and tart, and the pastry was flaky and delicious.


Viviana Maldonado
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These rugelach are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Sagar Studio
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I made these rugelach for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Juliet Singh
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These rugelach are so delicious! The pastry is flaky and the filling is sweet and tart.


Efrain Ruiz
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I love the combination of cranberries and cream cheese in these rugelach. They're the perfect holiday treat!


Gordon Tribby
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These rugelach were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Teeri Ferrell
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I would definitely make these rugelach again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.


Jennifer Harp
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These rugelach were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort.


Zaris Bazikhe
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I found the dough to be a bit dry, but the filling was delicious.


Hamim Kakar
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These rugelach were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Jawad hattoum
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed these rugelach. The filling was sweet and tart, and the pastry was flaky and delicious.


Amonzonbox
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These rugelach are so delicious! The cranberry filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the pastry is flaky and buttery.


Horn Bland
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I made these rugelach for my family and they loved them! The cranberries added a nice tartness to the sweet pastry.


M hamza
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These rugelach are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Dangerous butt Dangerous butt
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I love how easy these rugelach are to make. The dough comes together quickly and easily, and the filling is simple but delicious.


Claira Stonebraker
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These cranberry rugelach were a hit at my holiday party! The combination of sweet and tart cranberries with the flaky pastry was irresistible.