Raspberry Rugelach
"Rugelach is a traditional Jewish pastry made with a tender cream cheese dough. They can contain any number of fillings, like chopped raisins or dried fruits, shaved chocolate, chopped nuts, or, as in this recipe, jam. We made a simple raspberry filling, dressed up with a little cinnamon-sugar and some finely chopped toasted walnuts...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
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For the filling:
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1/2 cup seedless red raspberry jam
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup toasted walnuts, very finely chopped
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For the sugar glaze:
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1 egg, lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon cold water
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1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons decorating (coarse) sugar
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