1 lb. cream cheese 1 lb. butter 4 c. flour Mix ingredients in large bowl. Knead with hands until there is even consistency. Form into large loaf, similar to Italian or French bread. Wrap in waxed paper; (refrigerate overnight.) FILLING: 2 c. chopped walnuts 1 box golden raisins 3 tsp. cinnamon 1 c. sugar Mix all ingredients together in large bowl. To make: Take out refrigerated loaf, cut into sections about 1-1 1/2 inches wide. Working 1 section at a time, refrigerate rest, roll into thin circle. Cut circle into 8 equal triangles. Place teaspoon filling on each triangle. Roll triangle from larger section to tip holding ends so nothing falls out. Place rolled triangles on ungreased cookie sheet; repeat with rest of dough. Bake at 350-375 degrees until lightly golden brown, 10-15 minutes. TOPPING: Powdered confectioners' sugar to coat finish Rugalach Remove from oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Let cool and sprinkle with more powdered sugar. (Can be frozen.) |