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Honey, Cinnamon and Walnut Rugelach

Sweet Honey, Cinnamon and Walnut Rugelach for Cozy Nights

Discover the warm flavors of Honey, Cinnamon and Walnut Rugelach that brighten any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Full-fat recommended
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Walnuts Chopped finely
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Honey Warm slightly if too thick
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Fresh ground preferred
For the Finish
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • knife

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, sour cream, and pure vanilla extract. Beat until creamy and smooth for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Gradually add all-purpose flour to the mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  4. Finely chop the walnuts and mix with granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  5. Roll out the rested dough into circles roughly 1 cm thick, brushing the top with honey.
  6. Slice each dough circle into 8-16 wedges, sprinkle with walnut filling, then roll each wedge up from the wider edge.
  7. Place the rolled rugelach on baking sheets, brush with egg wash, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 180IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, avoid over-kneading the dough and use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor.

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