This is my loot from the cookie exchange I went to yesterday. My only beef is they only exchanged 1 cookie. Gone are the days when cookie exchanges meant you got a dozen cookies from everyone. This is literally a cookie (meaning 1) exchange :-).
But the positive thing is - my hips don't need those dozens of cookies I was hoping to get.
Rugelach (makes 4 doz) pictured above
Cream
1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened (use regular, not light, or it will taste blah)
1 tsp. vanilla
Add
2 c. all-purpose flour
- mix until soft dough forms
- divide dough into 4 equal round disks
- wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour
Filling (mix the following in a separate bowl)
3/4 c. mini chocolate chips
3/4 c. finely chopped toasted pecans
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 Tblspn cocoa powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 T. melted butter
- set aside
1. Flatten 1 round dish into an 8" round on a floured surface.
2. Sprinkle with 1/2 c. of filling and gently press into the dough.
3. Cut into 12 equal wedges.
4. Roll each wedge towards the center and shape into crescent. Place on parchment lined baking sheet, point side down.
5. Bake at 375 degrees, 20 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Repeat process with remaining 3 rounds.
7. When cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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