Delicious Apricot Rugelach

Indulge in these delightful bite-size cookies filled with a flavorful combination of nutty pecans, aromatic cinnamon, and sweet apricot preserve.

Ingredients

1	cup ground pecans
½	cup white sugar
1	tablespoon ground cinnamon
1	(8 ounce) package cream cheese
2	cups all-purpose flour
1	cup butter
2	tablespoons white sugar
¼	cup all-purpose flour
1	cup apricot jam or preserves

Instructions

• For the filling: Combine pecans, white sugar, and ground cinnamon in a bowl; set aside.

  1. In a large bowl, soften the cream cheese and butter. Add all-purpose flour and white sugar, mix until well blended. Divide the dough into four equal pieces.
  2. Shape each piece into a ball and dust with flour, removing any excess. Using a rolling pin, roll out each piece between sheets of waxed paper to form 10-inch circles. Stack the circles and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and grease baking sheets.
  4. Spread a light layer of apricot jam on each circle of dough. Evenly distribute the nut filling among the circles. Cut each circle into 12 pie-shaped wedges, then roll each wedge from the wide edge to the point. Place the rolled wedges on the prepared baking sheets with the point side down.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until the rugelach turn golden, which should take about 12 to 15 minutes.

Jul 19, 2024