Brown Sugar and Walnut Rugelach...and The Secret Life of Bees



Ingredinets:

  • For the Dough:
  • 8 oz. (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened (I recommend regular, not low fat).
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour (plus extra for rolling out dough) 
  • For the Filling:
  • 3/4 cup finely ground walnuts
  • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 3/4 tsp cinnmon 
  • For the Topping:
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten, + 1 tsp water
  • To Make Dough: 
  • In large mixer bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar and salt on medium speed until completely combined (about 1 minute).
  • Scrape down sides of mixing bowl, add vanilla and combine.
  • Mix in flour in four batches, on low speed, until combined.
  • With floured hands, shape dough into 6-inch square, wrap in plastic, and chill in refrigerator, at least one hour. 
  • To Make Filling:
  • With a fork, mix finely chopped walnuts, dark brown sugar, and cinnamon together until combined. If sugar sticks together, use fingers to separate.  
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