Rugelach

Name: Rugelach
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 lb unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus; 9 tablespoons granulated sugar, for topping; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided; 3/4 cup raisins; 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped; 1/2 cup apricot preserves, pureed; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon milk, for egg wash

14 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 lb unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus
9 tablespoons granulated sugar, for topping
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
3/4 cup raisins
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1/2 cup apricot preserves, pureed
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk, for egg wash

Directions

1

Cream the cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, the salt, and vanilla. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour and mix until just combined. Dump the dough out onto a well-floured board and roll it into a ball. Cut the ball in quarters, wrap each piece in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2

To make the filling, combine 6 tablespoons of granulated sugar, the brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, the raisins, and walnuts.
3

On a well-floured board, roll each ball of dough into a 9-inch circle. Spread the dough with 2 tablespoons apricot preserves and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the filling. Press the filling lightly into the dough. Cut the circle into 12 equal wedges-cutting the whole circle in quarters, then each quarter into thirds. Starting with the wide edge, roll up each wedge. Place the cookies, points tucked under, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill for 30 minutes.
4

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
5

Brush each cookie with the egg wash. Combine 3 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle on the cookies. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack and let cool.