Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2-pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar plus 9 tablespoons
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves, pureed in a food processor
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk, for egg wash
Directions
Cream the cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment 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 circle into 12 equal wedges--cutting the whole circle in quarters, then each quarter into thirds. Starting with the wide edge, roll up each wedge. Place the cookies, points tucked under, on a baking sheet 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 for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack and let cool.












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By agent99712
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on December 21, 2011
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used martha's recipe since '95 but using ina's now! not much of a difference i just like ina better :
i use mini choc chips too with some cinammon and sometimes chopped dried cherries. it seems no matter what you use they are always a hit! i also sprinkle with a little turbinado sugar before baking
i do have trouble with the dough sticking to my counter, even with a chilled rolling pin, frozen dough and tons of flour, what is up with that? thanks ina
By mgkellner
Dunedin, Florida
on November 24, 2010
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I have been making this recipe for 3 years now and it is the best that I have ever tasted. My whole family loves the rugalach. I find it easy and enjoy making the rugalach. Thanks Ina
By ckeaty_12241919
Southern, OR
on February 10, 2010
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I agree with one of the other comments, these cookies are worth trying over again. But to be sure they are kind of hard to make because by the time you get the dough rolled out it is warm again and then the cookies spread out too much when they are baking. Then the centers run out and tend to make a burned gooey mess out of your pan. You almost need to freeze the dough a bit before baking. Next time I might just use a bit stiffer dough. But the flavors are really great so I will do this one over and over.
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