Cranberry Pecan Rugelach Recipe

Name: Cranberry Pecan Rugelach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces unsalted butter (at room temperature); 8 ounces cream cheese; 2 cups all-purpose flour or 2 cups pastry flour; ½ cup dried cranberries (craisins); 1 cup lightly toasted chopped pecans; 1 cup light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 tablespoons melted butter; 1 egg, mixed with; 2 tablespoons water, to make a wash

Servings: persons

8 ounces unsalted butter (at room temperature)
8 ounces cream cheese
2 cups all-purpose flour or 2 cups pastry flour
½ cup dried cranberries (craisins)
1 cup lightly toasted chopped pecans
1 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 egg, mixed with
2 tablespoons water, to make a wash

1
With electric mixer (beater), cream together butter and cream cheese.
2
With mixer on low, gradually add in flour.
3
Form into 3 squat disks.
4
Wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
5
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
6
In a small saucepan, cover the cranberries with water and bring to a boil.
7
Remove from heat and let cool.
8
Drain.
9
In a small bowl, combine pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon.
10
Roll dough into a 10-inch circles.
11
Paint with the melted butter.
12
Sprinkle with the sugar/nut mixture and cranberries.
13
With a pizza wheel, cut into 12 wedges.
14
Roll up the wedges and line them up on a parchment lined or nonstick cookie sheet.
15
Paint the rugelach with the egg wash.
16
Bake for 15 minutes or set and light golden.

1330

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces unsalted butter (at room temperature), 8 ounces cream cheese, 2 cups all-purpose flour or 2 cups pastry flour, ½ cup dried cranberries (craisins), and more.

Yes, Cranberry Pecan Rugelach falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cranberry Pecan Rugelach

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