Baker's Dozen! 12 Days of Cookies - Day 13: Ina's RugelachRugelach 2001, Barefoot Contessa Parties!, All Rights Reserved
Prep Time: 10 min Inactive Prep Time: 1 hr 30 min Cook Time: 15 min Level: -- Serves: 4 dozen cookies Ingredients a.. 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature b.. 1/2-pound unsalted butter, at room temperature c.. 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus 9 tablespoons d.. 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt e.. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract f.. 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling g.. 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed h.. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon i.. 3/4 cup raisins j.. 1 cup finely chopped walnuts k.. 1/2 cup apricot preserves, pureed in a food processor l.. 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk, for egg wash Directions Add the cheese and butter to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat 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. To make the filling, combine 6 tablespoons of granulated sugar, the brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, the raisins, and walnuts. 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 circles into 12 equal wedges-cutting the whole circle in quarters, then each quarter into thirds. Starting with the wide edge, roll up each wedge. Arrange the cookies, points tucked under, on a baking sheet(s) lined with parchment paper. Chill for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush each cookie with the egg wash. Combine 3 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle on the cookies. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven to a wire rack and let cool. Arrange on a large platter and serve. Printed from FoodNetwork.com on Sat Dec 12 2009 © 2009 Scripps Networks, LLC. All Rights Reserved Advertisement will not be printed _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
