Rugelach

Directions

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   Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy.
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   Gradually add flour, mixing until blended.
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   (Dough will be very soft.)
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   Divide dough into 4 portions; place each on sheet of plastic wrap.
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   Pat each portion into 1-inch-thick circle, using floured hands.
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   Wrap plastic wrap around each circle to enclose.
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   Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
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   Preheat oven to 325F.
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   Cover baking sheets with foil or parchment paper.
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    Mix walnuts, 1/2 cup of the sugar and 2 tsp.
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    of the cinnamon; set aside.
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    Roll each portion of dough to 11-inch circle on lightly floured surface, lifting dough occasionally to add more flour to work surface as necessary.
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    Spread each circle evenly with 1 Tbsp.
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    of the jam; sprinkle with nut mixture.
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    Cut each circle into 16 wedges.
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    Roll up each wedge, starting from short end.
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    Place, point sides down, on prepared baking sheets; shape into crescents.
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    Sprinkle with combined remaining 1 tsp.
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    cinnamon and 2 Tbsp.
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    sugar.
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    Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
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    Immediately remove from baking sheets.
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    Cool on wire rack.