Rugelach

Cinnamon-spiked, raisin-stuffed cookies

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 32 cookies

Ingredients

• 8  ounces cottage cheese, pureed until creamy
• 8  ounces butter, brought to room temperature
• 2  cups flour
• 2 -3  teaspoons cinnamon
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2-2⁄3 cup raisins
• 1⁄4-2⁄3 cup  chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Beat together (by hand) cottage cheese and butter in large bowl till creamy.
2. Gradually stir in flour & mix well.
3. Divide dough into 4 balls, wrap balls in waxed paper and chill until firm.
4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
5. Roll out balls on floured surface. Should make 9" circles.
6. Sprinkle with cinnamon, sugar, raisins and walnuts.
7. Cut each circle like you would a pie into 8 pieces.
8. Roll up each piece similar to a croissant & place on ungreased cookie sheets.
9. Bake 25-30 minutes till golden.