Easy Brown Sugar Walnut Rugelach Cookies Recipes

GRANDMA'S BUTTER HORNS (BROWN SUGAR WALNUT RUGELACH)

Steps:

• Add the flour to a large bowl. Using a pastry cutter, two knives or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour, until it resembles even-sized crumbs. Add in the sour cream and egg yolk. Mix until the dough comes together in large clumps.
• Form the dough into three equal sized balls. Pat each into a disc and then wrap tightly with plastic wrap.
• Transfer to the refrigerator and let chill at least 2 hours or even overnight, until well chilled. You want it to be firm enough so that you can roll it out easily.
• Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the walnuts and brown sugar until well combined, making sure to break up any clumps of brown sugar. Set aside.
• Working one ball of dough at a time (keep the other balls in the fridge while you do this), place the chilled dough on a well-floured work surface (I like to do this on well-floured parchment paper). Roll out into a circle that is between ⅛ and ¼ inch in thickness.
• Sprinkle ⅓ of the walnut / sugar mixture evenly over the dough (all the way to the edges) then press down lightly into the dough. With a pastry or pizza cutter, slice the dough like you would a pizza, into 16 equal triangles.
• Starting with the wide end, roll up each triangle - some of the filling will fall out - that's totally fine. Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheet, with the seam side / tip down. Repeat this process with the remaining two balls of dough.
• Bake for about 22 to 24 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. If baking in batches, keep any unbaked, shaped cookies in the refrigerator.
• Once completely cool, dust generously with confectioners' sugar.

RUGELACH

Steps:

• Place the flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse a few times to combine.
• Add the chunks of butter and cream cheese, as well as the egg yolk. Pulse until the dough is moistened and crumbly with curd-like pieces about the size of peas. Dump the dough out onto a work surface. Knead just until it comes together and shape into a square or rectangle. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and flatten into 1-inch thick discs. Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Wipe out the food processor. To make the filling, place the brown sugar, granulated sugar, walnuts, raisins and cinnamon in the bowl of the food processor and pulse until the walnuts and raisins are finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and set aside until the dough is ready.
• Preheat oven to 350ºF and set two oven racks in the centermost positions. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Remove one disc of dough from the refrigerator, unwrap it and place it on a lightly floured work surface. (If necessary, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes until pliable enough to roll, but not too soft.) Dust the top of the dough lightly with flour, then use a rolling pin to roll it into a 10 - 11-inch circle, or just under an ⅛-inch thick. Sprinkle more flour and turn as necessary so the dough doesn't stick. Spread ½ cup of the filling over the dough; using your hands, press the filling into the dough to anchor it.
• Using a pizza cutter or very sharp knife, cut the dough into twelve equal wedges (just like you would cut a pizza). Roll each wedge up, beginning with the wide end and ending with the point. Place the rolls point-side down, about an inch apart, on the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining dough. You should have 24 rugelach on each baking sheet.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, rotating the pans from top to bottom and front to back midway through, or until the tops are lightly golden and the bottoms are golden and crisp (at first glance, it might look like the bottoms are burnt, but that's just the dark filling oozing out). Transfer the rugelach to a rack to cool.
• Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The Dough can be Frozen for up to 3 Months: Shape the dough into 2 discs, wrap each securely in plastic wrap, and place them in a sealable bag. When ready to bake, thaw the dough in the refrigerator overnight, and then proceed with recipe. They can also be assembled and frozen before baking: Arrange them on a baking sheet (so they're not touching) and freeze until very firm. Transfer them to an airtight container. They can be baked directly out of the freezer; they may just need a few extra minutes in the oven. To Freeze After Baking: Let the rugelach cool completely and store in an airtight container separating layers with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Before serving, remove them from the container and let them come to room temperature.

RUGELACH

Steps:

• Cream the cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, the salt, and vanilla. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour and mix until just combined. Dump the dough out onto a well-floured board and roll it into a ball. Cut the ball in quarters, wrap each piece in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• To make the filling, combine 6 tablespoons of granulated sugar, the brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, the raisins, and walnuts.
• On a well-floured board, roll each ball of dough into a 9-inch circle. Spread the dough with 2 tablespoons apricot preserves and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the filling. Press the filling lightly into the dough. Cut the circle into 12 equal wedges?cutting the whole circle in quarters, then each quarter into thirds. Starting with the wide edge, roll up each wedge. Place the cookies, points tucked under, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Brush each cookie with the egg wash. Combine 3 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle on the cookies. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack and let cool.

BROWN SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Beat brown sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
• Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until dough is fully combined.
• Pour confectioners' sugar onto a large plate. Spoon dough, 1 1/2 teaspoons per cookie, onto confectioners' sugar and roll to coat. Arrange coated dough on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes. Cool cookies on baking pan for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

BROWN SUGAR WALNUT RUGELACH COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350
• Cream together the butter and cream cheese
• Mix in the egg yolk
• Sift the flour and salt into your mixing bowl, stir until combined and a dough forms
• Roll the dough out on to a floured surface, cut in half
• Form each half in to a ball, flattening the top a bit
• Wrap each one in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes in the fridge
• In a mini food processor combine the brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and butter
• Generously flour a flat surface, unwrap one of the chilled dough and sprinkle the top with flour
• Use a rolling pin to roll it out to a circle (half way through lift up the circle, dust the surface with more flour and turn the circle over, sprinkle a bit more flour on top - this will prevent any sticking)
• Spread half of the brown sugar walnut filling on to the circle
• Drizzle lightly with honey
• Use a pizza cutter to make 6 cuts, so you have 12 triangles
• Gently pull one of the triangles away from the others, starting at the bottom roll upward so you end at the tip of the triangle
• Place each rugelach cookie onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
• Bake 20-25
• Remove from oven, transfer to a wire rack
• Serve

EASY BROWN SUGAR WALNUT RUGELACH COOKIES

Steps:

• Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until soft.
• Add in the flour in batches and mix until a dough forms. Divide the dough in half and flatten into hand sized discs. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• While the dough is chilling, make the filling by combining the sugars, walnuts, and cinnamon. Set aside.
• Preheat your oven to 375. Line baking sheets with a nonstick liners.
• Remove dough from refrigerator. Roll out each disc into a thin 12" circle. Trim away an excess to create a clean edge. Cut the circle into 4 sections, then 4 more, totaling 16 sections. Sprinkle half some of the filling mixture onto the circle, press into the dough
• Roll each wedge from the widest point to the smallest to create crescent spirals. Repeat with other disc.
• Evenly place all spirals on the lined baking sheets.
• Bake until golden, 15-20 minutes.

WALNUT AND BROWN-SUGAR RUGELACH

Steps:

• In a food processor, blend butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined. Add flour, and pulse just until a dough forms. Divide dough in half; flatten into disks, and wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours and up to 2 days, or freeze up to 3 months (thaw before baking).
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks set in upper and lower thirds. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In a small bowl, combine egg with 1 teaspoon water to make an egg wash.
• Working with one disk at a time, place dough on lightly floured parchment paper, and roll out into an 11-inch circle (about 1/4 inch thick), dusting lightly with flour as needed. Using a large dinner plate as a guide, cut around dough to make a perfect circle; trim off and discard scraps. Brush circles with egg wash; dividing evenly, sprinkle with walnuts and brown sugar.
• Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut each circle into 16 equal triangles. Starting from the wide end, roll up each triangle of dough; place on lined baking sheets, seam side down. Brush rolls with egg wash.
• Bake until golden brown, 30 to 32 minutes. Transfer rugelach to a wire rack to cool completely.

BROWN SUGAR WALNUT COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt, set aside.
• Beat butter, sugars and the egg till creamy. Add vanilla, Mix well.
• Blend in flour mixture, then stir in walnuts.
• Drop by teaspoon full into cookie sheet sprayed with Pam or similar cooking spray.
• Place dough 3 inches apart. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to stand 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.

BROWN SUGAR BROWNIES

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 x 9 x 1-3/4 inch pan.
• Sift together flour, baking powder and salt and set aside. In large bowl, beat together butter, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth.
• Stir in the flour mixture and the nuts until well blended. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until surface springs back when gently pressed. Cool slightly. While still warm, cut into bars with a sharp knife.

BROWN SUGAR & WALNUT FILLED RUGELACH

Steps:

• 1. To make Pastry: In a large bowl, combine the butter & the cream cheese.
• 2. Using the electric mixer, set on high speed, beat until smooth.
• 3. Mix in the salt. Reduce the speed to low, add the flour & mix just until dough forms.
• 4. Turn dough out onto floured work surface. Using floured hands, form the dough into a log. Cut into 4 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a disk & wrap each disk in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
• 5. PREHEAT oven to 375.
• 6. TO MAKE FILLING & ASSEMBLE RUGELACH:
• 7. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
• 8. Remove dough disks from the refrigerator. Unwrap the dough disks & let stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly.
• 9. Meanwhile in small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, granulated sugar & ground cinnamon.
• 10. Flour one dough disk & place between two sheets of waxed paper. With a rolling pin, roll out into a round 10 inches in diameter & 1/8 inch thick.
• 11. Remove the top sheet & brush the dough with the melted butter, then sprinkle with 3 tbsp. of the sugar mixture. Top with about 1/3 cup of the finely ground walnuts (pressing mixture into the dough to help it adhere to the dough).
• 12. Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife cut the round into 12 wedges. Starting at the wide end roll up each wedge, jelly-roll style. transfer to prepared baking sheet, arranging the cookies point side down & spacing them at least one inch apart.
• 13. TOPPING:
• 14. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar & ground cinnamon.
• 15. Using a pastry brush, brush the cookies with the egg white/water egg wash, then sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
• 16. Bake until golden brown, about 18-20 minutes. Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool. Repeat with the remaining dough, filling & topping.
• 17. Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Makes about 4 dozen rugelach cookies.