rugelach

How To Make rugelach

• Step 1
  Cream cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light. Add 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar, the salt and the vanilla. With the mixer on low speed, and the flour and mix until just combined.
• Step 2
  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 one hour.
• Step 3
  To make the filling: combine 6 tablespoons of granulated sugar, the brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, the raisins and the walnuts.
• Step 4
  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 each wedge.
• Step 5
  Place the cookies, points tucked under, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill for 30 minutes.
• Step 6
  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush each cookie with 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.
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