Maple Nut Rugelach Cookies

Tried these cookies a few years ago for christmas, and have been making them ever since. Looks like you put a lot of work into them, but they are really not very difficult. These are always the first to go on our cookie tray, and i often end up making extra batches. (i made 4 batches this year!) prep! . Time includes refrigeration time.

Steps

Beat together cream cheese , butter , sugar , maple syrup , salt and egg yolk in large bowl until smooth.

Beat in flour just until blended.

Shape into ball and refrigerate about 2 hours.

Meanwhile prepare filling: stir together walnuts , 1 / 3 c sugar , maple syrup , and cinnamon in medium bowl.

Preheat oven to 350.

Grease 2 large baking sheets.

Divide chilled dough in half , and roll one half out on lightly floured surface to 1 / 8-inch thickness.

Trim dough to form a 10-inch circle.

Spread half of walnut mixture evenly over dough.

Cut circle into 16 wedges , like you would cut a pizza.

Starting with wide end , roll up each wedge jelly-roll fashion.

Place on baking sheet , point side down.

Repeat with remaining half of dough.

Lightly beat egg white with water , and brush over cookies.

Sprinkle with sugar.

Bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Ingredients

cream cheese, butter, sugar, maple syrup, salt, egg yolk, flour, walnuts, cinnamon, egg white, water