Desserts

Rugelach Bars

459

Pecan, chocolate and dried cherry filling between layers of flaky crust.

16
1 cup pecans
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, plus 3 tablespoons melted for filling
8 ounces cream cheese
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
3/4 finely chopped dried cherries
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
2 teaspoons orange zest
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons sanding sugar, or granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place pecans on a baking sheet and toast for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool. In a medium bowl, mix 3/4 cup cold butter and the cream cheese with an electric mixer...
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Nutritions

Calories
381

Sodium
130mg
5% DV

Fat
26g
40% DV

Protein
4g
8% DV

Carbs
28g
9% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV