RUGELACH
(Yield: 32 cookies)
DOUGH
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 8-ounce package cream cheese,
softened
2 cups self-rising flour
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light
and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour. Knead the dough lightly
until all the flour is incorporated. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
Cream butter and cream cheese. Beat in flour a little at a
time. Knead dough lightly until all flour is incorporated.
Refrigerate 1 hour.
FILLING
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup raisins
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
¼ cup sugar for topping
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray cookie sheets with
non-stick vegetable spray.
In a small bowl combine sugar, cinnamon, raisins, and walnuts; toss
to mix well. Set aside.
Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 12-inch circle.
With a sharp knife, cut the circles into 16 pie-shaped wedges. Sprinkle
filling over circles. Roll each wedge from widest part to tips.
Place on prepared cookie sheets; sprinkle with sugar.
Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie
sheets; cool completely on a wire rack.
 
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