Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes Apricot-Walnut Rugelach 3.3 (38) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 12, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Johnny Miller Prep Time: 35 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins Yield: Makes about 2 1/2 dozen This may be a little more work than the average cookie, but these divine Apricot-Walnut rugelach are truly worth it. Ingredients 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cubed 8 ounces cream cheese, softened ⅔ cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided ¼ teaspoon fine salt 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface 1 cup dried apricots ¼ cup brandy ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 large egg, lightly beaten Directions In a food processor, process butter, cream cheese, 3 tablespoons sugar, and salt until combined. Add flour and pulse until a dough forms. Divide in half, flatten into disks, and tightly wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, 2 hours (or overnight). In a small pot, bring apricots, brandy, cinnamon, and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until most of liquid is absorbed, 7 minutes. Transfer to clean food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Stir in walnuts and remaining 2/3 cup sugar. Working with 1 disk at a time, on a floured surface, roll out dough into a 12-inch circle. Spread with half the filling, leaving a 1-inch border. Cut into 16 wedges. Starting from outside edge, tightly roll each wedge up; place on parchment-lined baking sheets, seam side down. Lightly brush with egg. Freeze 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 325 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Bake until golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes, rotating halfway through. Transfer to wire racks; let cool completely. Rate it Print