APRICOT RAISIN RUGELACH

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Rugelach is a classic addition to holiday trays. The flaky, buttery pastry slices encase a spiced fruit and walnut filling. —Laurie Klett, Hamilton, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 jar (10 ounces) apricot spreadable fruit
1-1/4 cups finely chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until well blended. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well. Shape into four 5-in. logs; cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 log into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Spread with about 1/4 cup spreadable fruit; sprinkle with 5 tablespoons walnuts and 1/4 cup raisins. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle 2 tablespoons over the top. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Repeat with remaining logs. Chill., Place rolls, seam side down, 4 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Brush with cream; sprinkle with remaining sugar. With a serrated knife, make 1/2-in.-deep cuts 1 in. apart on roll-ups. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a cutting board; cut each roll into 12 slices. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Caitlin McEnteggart
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I've never made rugelach before, but these were easy to make and turned out great.


shea teal
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them.


diamond cleaning service
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I'm not a huge fan of rugelach, but these were really good.


Heather Rodwell
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so well.


SIMON GETAHUN
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I've made these rugelach before and they're always a hit.


Gregory Williams
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These sound delicious! I'm going to make them for my next party.


Cesar Bardales
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I'm allergic to apricots. Can I use a different filling?


christian ukpai
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These look amazing! I can't wait to try them.


sweet ikari
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dough was too sticky to work with.


Cecil Hart
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These were delicious! I made them for a Hanukkah party and they were a big hit.


Ismail Zahir
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I've never made rugelach before, but these were easy to make and turned out great.


Aaif Raja
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them.


pes boy
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I'm not a huge fan of rugelach, but these were really good. The dough was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart.


sk emran
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These were so good! I used a different filling (raspberry jam) and they were still amazing.


SHAHIN SHAGORIKA
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I've made these rugelach several times now and they always turn out perfectly. The dough is easy to work with and the filling is so flavorful.


miranda edwards
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These are absolutely delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. The filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the dough is flaky and buttery.