Cherry Almond Rugelach

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1/3 cup Cherries, dried

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Cherry jam or preserves

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp Almond extract
  • 1 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 Powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup Sugar

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/3 cup Almonds, toasted

• Dairy

  • 3 oz Cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Land o' lakes unsalted butter

Found on landolakes.com

Description

Directions

• Combine butter, cream cheese, almond flavoring, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and salt in bowl; beat at medium speed until well mixed. Add flour; beat at low speed until mixture forms dough.Shape dough into ball; flatten slightly. Wrap in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.Heat oven to 375ºF. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Place sugar, jam and 1 teaspoon nutmeg in food processor bowl fitted with metal blade; pulse until smooth.Roll out dough, on lightly floured surface, to 13-inch circle, about 1/8 inch thick. Spread jam mixture evenly over dough, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges. Sprinkle chopped almonds and dried cherries over jam.Cut circle into 16 wedges. Roll up each wedge, beginning at wide end. Place cookies onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 18-20 minutes or until edges of cookies just begin to brown. Cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.

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