Honey and Walnut Rugelach Recipe

How To Make Honey and Walnut Rugelach Recipe

A sweet treat with a nutty crunch, perfect for celebrating Rosh Hashanah.

Preparation: 45 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes
Total: 1 hour 5 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, beat together butter, cream cheese, honey, and salt with an electric mixer.

  2. Add flour and mix until just combined.

  3. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces, flatten each into a disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  4. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  5. In a separate bowl, combine the walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon.

  6. Working with one disc of dough at a time, roll out on a floured surface into a 9-inch circle.

  7. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the dough. Cut into 12 triangles.

  8. Roll each triangle from the wide end to the pointed end, forming a crescent-shaped cookie.

  9. Place the rugelach on the prepared baking sheet and brush with a beaten egg.

  10. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

  11. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 466kcal
  • Total Fat : 36g
  • Saturated Fat : 18g
  • Cholesterol : 87mg
  • Sodium : 195mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 30g
  • Dietary Fiber : 2g
  • Sugar : 16g
  • Protein : 8g
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