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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 240 Minutes |
Ready In: 270 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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WoW! I received these cookies at a cookie exchange and fell in love them, a new twist on an old favorite. I listed the ingredients as dough 1st 5, filling next 6 and topping next 2. I included chill time along with the 20 minute cook time. Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature |
1 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, room temperature |
1/4 cup sugar |
2 cups flour, sifted bleached all-purpose |
1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus |
2 tablespoons granulated sugar |
1/4 cup light-brown sugar, packed |
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon |
3/4 cup golden raisin, chopped |
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped |
1/2 cup apricot preserves, heated and cooled slightly |
1 cup sugar |
2 teaspoons cinnamon |
Directions:
1. Dough:. 2. Place cream cheese and butter in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth and creamy. 3. Add 1/4 cup sugar and continue processing until fully incorporated. 4. Add flour and pulse just until dough comes together. 5. Divide dough into 2 equal pieces, wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 2 hours. 6. Filling:. 7. In a medium bowl, mix together 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated and brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, raisins, and walnuts; set aside. 8. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 piece of dough into a rectangle about 1/8-inch thick. 9. Spread a thin layer of preserves over dough; sprinkle with filling mixture. 10. Roll dough into a log beginning with one of the long sides; wrap in plastic wrap. Transfer dough log baking sheet. 11. Repeat process with remaining piece of dough. 12. Place dough logs in refrigerator; let chill at least 1 hour. 13. Preheat oven to 350°F; line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. 14. Topping:. 15. Mix together 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon for the topping; set aside. 16. Slice chilled dough logs crosswise, about 1/4 inch thick. 17. Toss each cookie in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place cookies 3 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. 18. Bake until lightly browned, 18 to 20 minutes. 19. Cool on wire rack. |
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