POLISH RUGELACH

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Yield Makes 64

Number Of Ingredients 16

For dough:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 8-ounce package Neufchâtel cheese*, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
For filling:
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup (3 1/2 ounces) dried cranberries, finely chopped
2/3 cup (2 3/4 ounces) finely chopped toasted walnuts
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 large egg, beaten to blend
Additional sugar
*A light style of cream cheese available at most supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Make dough:
  • Using electric mixer, beat butter and cheese in large bowl until light. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Mix in flour and salt. Gather dough into ball and gently knead until smooth. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Gather each into ball; flatten into disks. Wrap in plastic and chill 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled. Let soften slightly before rolling.)
  • For filling:
  • Mix 3/4 cup sugar, cranberries, walnuts, butter, cinnamon and allspice in small bowl to blend. Set aside.
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Place 1 dough disk on floured work surface (keep remaining 7 dough disks refrigerated). Roll out dough to 8-inch round. Spread 3 tablespoons filling over round, leaving 1/2-inch border. Cut round into 8 wedges. Starting at wide end of each wedge, roll up tightly and completely to tip. Place cookies, tip pointing down, on ungreased baking sheet and form into crescents. Repeat with 3 more dough disks and filling. Brush cookies with egg. Sprinkle additional sugar over. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks and cool. Repeat with remaining 4 disks, filling, egg and sugar. (Can be made ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week, or freeze up to 1 month.)

Elissa Douaihy
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I'm going to make these rugelach for my next party. I know they'll be a hit.


Khadiza Bithi
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These rugelach are a great way to use up leftover walnuts and poppy seeds.


BeckBuilt
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These rugelach are amazing!


Naseeb Khanjan
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These rugelach are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Nkulu Ndlovu
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I love the combination of walnuts and poppy seeds in these rugelach. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.


Miyanda Mwiinga
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These rugelach are the perfect holiday treat. They're sweet, nutty, and delicious.


jason roper
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I'm not a baker, but these rugelach were so easy to make. I was really impressed with how they turned out.


Reda Islam
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Overall, I thought the rugelach were good. They were easy to make and they tasted great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Jay Davila
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The rugelach were a bit too crumbly. I think I should have chilled the dough for longer before baking it.


Sazib Hossain
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The rugelach were a bit dry. I think I should have added more butter to the dough.


Shihab Hasan
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These rugelach were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.


Shams ul Hassan Shams ul Hassan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the rugelach turned out perfectly. They were delicious and my family loved them.


Sabbir Hossin
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These rugelach were a nice treat. The dough was flaky and the filling was sweet and nutty. I would definitely make them again.


Gideon James
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I'll definitely be making these again.


Amber Stone
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Yum!


Joirdyn Tillman
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These rugelach were easy to make and turned out great! The dough was easy to work with and the filling was delicious. I loved the combination of walnuts and poppy seeds.


Dakota Hammond
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I'm not usually a fan of rugelach, but these were really good. The dough was light and fluffy and the filling was just the right amount of sweetness. I especially liked the powdered sugar on top.


Fun Time
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These rugelach were so good! The dough was flaky and the filling was sweet and nutty. I loved the crescent shape and the way the filling peeked out. I will definitely be making these again.


Irfan Abbasi
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I've made these rugelach several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The dough is so easy to work with and the filling is delicious. I like to experiment with different flavors, like adding cinnamon or chocolate chips to the filling.


Lina Xhinti
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These rugelach were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I especially liked the addition of the poppy seeds, which gave them a nice crunchy texture.