Rugelach

Rugelach are tender, flaky little crescents rolled around fruit, nuts, and cinnamon. The cream-cheese dough is what makes them melt in your mouth. They keep beautifully and make a perfect gift.

Ingredients

• ●8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ●1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• ●2 cups all-purpose flour
• ●1/4 tsp salt
• ●1/2 cup sugar plus 1 tbsp cinnamon, mixed
• ●1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• ●1/2 cup apricot jam or raspberry preserves
• ●1 egg, beaten, for the wash

Instructions

1. 1Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then mix in the flour and salt to form a soft dough.
2. 2Divide into four disks, wrap, and chill at least 2 hours.
3. 3Roll each disk into a 9-inch circle on a floured surface.
4. 4Spread with a thin layer of jam, sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar and walnuts.
5. 5Cut each circle into 8 wedges and roll each up from the wide end to the point.
6. 6Place point-down on parchment, brush with egg, and sprinkle with more cinnamon sugar.
7. 7Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes until golden. Cool on a rack.