Basic Rugelach Cookies
Rugelach cookies with fruit preserves, nuts, and cinnamon are delicious and flaky. Ideal for any occasion! Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces 4 oz cream cheese, cold and cut into small pieces 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup fruit preserves apricot, raspberry, etc 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts walnuts, pecans, etc 1/4 cup raisins or currants 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting Instructions: In a food processor, pulse the flour and salt together Add the cold butter and cream cheese Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs Add sugar and vanilla extract Pulse until the dough comes together Divide the dough into 2 equal portions Flatten each portion into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at lea...