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Apricot Walnut Rugelach

December 17, 2014 By Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns 6 Comments

Good morning! Just ten more days until Christmas, honestly, I am like a kid bursting with excitement. My brother, sisters, parents, husbands, boyfriends, nieces and nephew will be celebrating together along with 6 dogs and 1 cat. I am sure that at times it will be a little crazy but I know we are going to have a great time together, and since we haven’t been all together in 2 years we have a lot to catch up on.

This week I am baking up a storm and rugelach is one of my favorite things to bake: not only because it is delicious but because you can change the fillings, using anything from simple jam and fruit spreads to chocolate. I make about 5 different versions of this cookie to give to family and friends with each filling tailors to their taste.

Apricot Walnut Rugelach

Recipe from Real Simple 

2 cups all purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

11/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 

3/4 teaspoon fine salt

3/4 cups cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces

8 ounces cream cheese, cold, cut into pieces

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup apricot jam

1 large egg beaten

Pulse the flour, 3 tablespoons of sugar 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and 1/2 tsp. salt in the food processor until combined. Add the butter and pulse until a few pea sized lumps remain. add the cream cheese and vanilla and pulse until the dough forms a ball.

Divide the dough in half and place on two sheets of plastic wrap. Shape into 1 inch thick discs. Wrap and chill until firm, 2 hours or up to two days.

Combine the walnuts, brown sugar, nutmeg and the remaining 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon and 1/4 tsp. of salt in a small bowl. Set aside.

Working with one piece at a time roll dough on a floured surface into a 13 inch round. Top with 1/4 cup of apricot jam and sprinkle with half of the nut mixture. Cut the round into 12 equal wedges, like a pizza. Roll up each wedge starting at the outer edge. Repeat with other disc of dough, jam and walnut mixture.

Place rugelach 11/2 inches apart on 2 rimmed baking sheets topped with parchment paper or a Silphat. Brush with the egg and spring with sugar. Bake until golden, 25-30 minutes. Rotate the sheets half way through the cooking time. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely.

Are you baking anything scrumptious this week? Do you like to bake family favorites or do you branch out into something new each year?

Whatever you are doing this week, enjoy and savor the season!



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  1. Jeanne Henriques says

    December 15, 2014 at 7:36 am

    Love the holidays around your place Elizabeth, your excitement is apparent every year. Family time is the best time, enjoy and Merry Christmas!! xx

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  2. Sandy at You May Be Wandering says

    December 15, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    It sounds like you will be having the perfect Christmas with your entire family! The rugelach look delicious! Hope you have a lovely day filled with Christmas cheer! xoxo

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  3. William Kendall says

    December 15, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    It looks tasty!

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  4. Bonnie says

    December 16, 2014 at 1:09 am

    Oh Elizabeth, you do sound so excited…..it sounds like a wonderful time. I can just imagine all the chatter everyone one wanting to catch up with all the news.

    Now the ten days have me a bit concerned… I really need to hit the panic button and get busy. My grandson will be wiyh us this year…what a wonderful blessing! Enjoy the preparations. Your excitement is contagious, and that is truly a most wonderful thing! Have a wonderful week!

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  5. michele says

    December 16, 2014 at 1:30 am

    mouth is watering and can smell the yum right through the screen! thanks and peace to you.

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  6. Castles Crowns and Cottages says

    December 16, 2014 at 2:04 am

    Good evening my dear friend! I too am bursting with joy to stay home for TWO WEEKS after this week of finals! How I miss you.

    ENJOY! Anita

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