EASY RUGELACH

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Though rugelach is enjoyed year-round, this fruit-and-nut pastry is especially popular during Hanukkah. Cream cheese in the cookie dough -- which is chilled for hours before it is rolled out and filled with apricot preserves, currants, walnuts, and raisins -- helps produce an extra-flaky crust.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 cup apricot preserves
1 cup (5 ounces) finely chopped toasted walnuts
1 cup currants
1/2 cup golden raisins, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour and salt in a medium bowl. With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and cream cheese until combined. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture; beat to combine. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a ball; wrap in plastic. Chill until firm, about 6 hours or up to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Whisk together sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Divide dough into quarters. Working with one piece at a time, roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to an 8-by-12-inch rectangle. With long side facing you, spread with 3 tablespoons preserves, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup each walnuts and currants, 2 tablespoons raisins, and about 2 tablespoons sugar mixture. Starting with a long side, tightly roll dough into a log; place, seam side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Brush each log with cream, dividing evenly; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar mixture. Bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool 15 minutes. Slice into 1-inch-thick slices. Rugelach can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container up to 2 days.

Daniel Tesfaye
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I've never made rugelach before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfect!


Umesh Malla
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These rugelach were so easy to make and they turned out amazing. I'll definitely be making them again soon.


Boluwatife Rachael
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my rugelach turned out dry and crumbly. I'll have to try again.


Darren Clark
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These rugelach were a bit too time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!


Queen Zion
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I made these rugelach for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


123 123
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Wow! These rugelach are incredible! The dough is so flaky and the filling is so flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Cyrus Murimi
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These rugelach were a bit too sweet for me, but my husband loved them. I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.


Angela Saoud
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The dough was a little too dry for my taste, but the filling was amazing. I'll try again with a different dough recipe.


noor rony
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I'm not a baker, but these rugelach were easy to make and turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Jessica Romero
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These were delicious! I made them with raspberry jam and they were perfect.


Victoria london
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I've made these rugelach several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect combination of sweet and flaky.


Freefire Max 30
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These rugelach were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.