RUGELACH

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The crisp texture of these crescent-shaped cookies makes them a terrific treat to serve alongside a steaming mug of hot chocolate or coffee.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to cream cheese mixture and mix well. Divide dough into fourths. Wrap each portion; refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Roll out each portion between 2 sheets of waxed paper into a 12-in. circle. Remove top sheet of waxed paper. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Brush each circle with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle each with 3 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar and 2 tablespoons pecans. Cut each into 12 wedges., Roll up wedges from the wide end; place pointed side down 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Curve ends to form a crescent shape. , Bake at 350° for 24-26 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Brush warm cookies with remaining butter; sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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