CRANBERRY ORANGE RUGELACH

Cranberry Orange Rugelach image

A hint of cranberry and a splash of orange are wrapped in buttery cookie, then drizzled in chocolate. Can you say, "heaven?" A platter of these showstopping treats makes any event a celebration. -Ginger Sullivan, Cutler Bay, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 packages (5 ounces each) dried cranberries
1-1/2 cups golden raisins
1/2 cup orange juice
1 large egg, beaten
Melted chocolate, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and extracts. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Divide dough into four portions. Shape each into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Place cranberries, raisins and juice in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 12-in. circle; spread each with 1/2 cup cranberry mixture. Cut each circle into 12 wedges., Roll up wedges from wide end and place point side down 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets; brush with egg., Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Drizzle with melted chocolate if desired. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.