Maple-Nut Rugelach Cookies Recipe

Name: Maple-Nut Rugelach Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dough; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup butter, room temp; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg yolk; 1 1/2 cups flour; Filling; 1 cup finely ground walnuts; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; To brush on cookies; 1 large egg white; 1 teaspoon water; For sprinkling; 1 -2 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

Dough
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter, room temp
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 cups flour
Filling
1 cup finely ground walnuts
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
To brush on cookies
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon water
For sprinkling
1 -2 teaspoon sugar

1
Beat together cream cheese, butter, sugar, maple syrup, salt and egg yolk in large bowl until smooth.
2
Beat in flour just until blended.
3
Shape into ball and refrigerate about 2 hours.
4
Meanwhile prepare filling: Stir together walnuts, 1/3 c sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon in medium bowl.
5
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Grease 2 large baking sheets.
6
Divide chilled dough in half, and roll one half out on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
7
Trim dough to form a 10-inch circle.
8
Spread half of walnut mixture evenly over dough.
9
Cut circle into 16 wedges, like you would cut a pizza (A pizza-cutter works great).
10
Starting with wide end, roll up each wedge jelly-roll fashion (Will look like a little crescent roll).
11
Place on baking sheet, point side down.
12
Repeat with remaining half of dough.
13
Lightly beat egg white with water, and brush over cookies.
14
Sprinkle with sugar.
15
Bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.

908

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dough, 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/3 cup butter, room temp, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Maple-Nut Rugelach Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Maple-Nut Rugelach Cookies

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