Rugalach (Aunt Virginia's)

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Mix:

1/2
lb
cream cheese
1/2
lb
butter

  1. Add 1/4 c. at a time, until the dough doesn't stick to your hands:

2-1/2
c
flour

  1. Divide evenly into quarters. Wrap in wax paper and chill to make it easier to work with.
  2. Using a floured rolling pin, roll out each portion of dough into a 10" circle.

Hint: Chill the circles between sheets of wax paper.

  1. Using a pastry or pizza wheel, cut each circle into 12 wedges.
  2. Make the filling by mixing:

3/4
c
sugar
1/2
c
finely chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts)


sprinkle of cinnamon

  1. In the center of each wedge, place:

spot

jam

  1. Sprinkle filling over entire circle.
  2. Roll the wedges.
  3. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until bottom is golden brown.

Filling Variation

1/2
c
melted unsalted butter
1-1/2
c
sugar
6
T
chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans)
1-1/2
T
cinnamon

  1. Quarter the dough.
  2. Roll to 10 inches (12 wedges).
  3. Brush with melted butter
  4. Sprinkle 2-1/2 T cinnamon sugar.
  5. Sprinkle 1-1/2 T nuts.
  6. Roll.

 

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