"Freezing the rugelach before baking helps the cookies maintain their shape. For gift giving, layer them between sheets of waxed paper and arrange in tins lined with colorful cellophane or tissue paper...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all purpose flour
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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6 ounces chilled cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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12 tablespoons cherry preserves
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8 tablespoons dried tart cherries
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8 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
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8 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
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1/3 cup (about) whipping cream