APRICOT-WALNUT RUGELACH

Apricot-Walnut Rugelach image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 3h45m

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cubed
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface
1 cup dried apricots
1/4 cup brandy
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

In a food processor, process butter, cream cheese, 3 tablespoons sugar, and salt until combined. Add flour and pulse until a dough forms. Divide in half, flatten into disks, and tightly wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, 2 hours (or overnight).
In a small pot, bring apricots, brandy, cinnamon, and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until most of liquid is absorbed, 7 minutes. Transfer to clean food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Stir in walnuts and remaining 2/3 cup sugar.
Working with 1 disk at a time, on a floured surface, roll out dough into a 12-inch circle. Spread with half the filling, leaving a 1-inch border. Cut into 16 wedges. Starting from outside edge, tightly roll each wedge up; place on parchment-lined baking sheets, seam side down. Lightly brush with egg. Freeze 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Bake until golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes, rotating halfway through. Transfer to wire racks; let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g