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Almond Raspberry Rugalah Cookie Recipe
(Kim's Favorite Cookie)
1 3 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 C. butter, softened
2 T. sugar
2 C. all-purpose flour
Filling:
1 C. toasted coarsely chopped almonds
1/2 C. golden raisins, (optional)
1/4 C. sugar
1/4 C. packed brown sugar
3/4 t. cinnamon
3/4 C. raspberry jam
Topping:
1 egg
2 T. coarse or granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 350�F
In bowl, beat cream cheese with butter until fluffy; beat in sugar. Using wooden
spoon, gradually stir in flour. Form dough into ball; cut into quarters and
shape into rounds. Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours
or up to 1 day. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before rolling.
Filling:
In small bowl, combine almonds, raisins (if using), granulated and brown sugars,
and cinnamon. In separate bowl, stir jam with 1 teaspoon (5 mL) water until
spreadable.
On lightly floured surface, roll out 1 round of dough into 11-inch (28 cm)
circle. Carefully spread 3 tablespoons (50 mL) of the jam evenly over top.
Sprinkle with one-quarter of the nut mixture. Using sharp knife, cut circle into
12 pie-shaped wedges. Starting from wide end, roll up each wedge to form
crescent shape. Place on foil, or parchment lined baking sheets; refrigerate for
30 minutes. Repeat with
remaining dough and filling.
Topping:
Beat egg lightly; brush over surface of chilled cookies. Sprinkle sugar over
top. Bake in oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on racks.
Makes about 48 cookies.
This part of the recipe below is standard for Rugalah the filling can be
anything you love in these scrumptious flakey cookies!!!
1 pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 C. butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
2 C. all-purpose flour
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