Almond Raspberry Rugalah Cookie
- 8 ounces cream cheese pkg, softened
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups flour, all-purpose
- 1 cup almonds toasted coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup golden raisins optional
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup raspberry jam
- 1 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Preheat oven to 350F
- 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.
cream cheese, butter, sugar, flour, golden raisins, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, raspberry jam, eggs, sugar
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/almond-raspberry-rugalah-cookie-48185 (may not work)