Citrus Saffron Rugelach

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Citrus Saffron Rugelach: flaky rolled rugelach cookies. Makes 32 cookies in about 1.5 hours.

Prep 25 min

Cook 22 min

Cooling 45 min

Total 1 hr 32 min

Yield 32 cookies

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Ingredients

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2.0 cups (250.0 g)all-purpose flour
¾ cup (170.0 g)unsalted butter
¾ cup (170.0 g)cream cheese
¼ tsp (2.0 g)fine salt
7.0 tbsp (140.0 g)apricot preserves
⅔ cup (80.0 g)finely chopped walnuts
1 ¼ tsp (3.0 g)ground cinnamon
3 ½ tbsp (45.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0 tbsp (7.0 g)orange zest
¼ tsp (0.1 g)saffron threads

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Instructions

Beat cold cream cheese and butter with the flour and salt just until a dough forms; split into four disks and chill at least 1 hour.
Mix the apricot preserves, nuts, cinnamon, sugar and any added dry flavorings for the filling.
Heat oven to 350°F (177°C). Roll each disk into a 23 cm circle and spread with one-quarter of the measured filling.
Cut each circle into 8 triangles; roll each wedge from wide end to point, then place seam-side down on parchment.
Bake 20–24 minutes until evenly deep golden; rotate tray halfway through.
Cool fully; the fruit filling remains hot and sticky for several minutes after baking.

Tips

Measure flour by weight; extra flour makes dense, dry cookies.
Chilled dough and parchment promote even geometry and prevent sticking.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make citrus saffron rugelach?

Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 22 minutes of cooking, plus 45 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 32 cookies.

How should I store citrus saffron rugelach?

Refrigerate filled cookies in an airtight container; best within 3 days.

Can I make citrus saffron rugelach ahead?

Yes. Refrigerate filled cookies in an airtight container; best within 3 days.

Citrus Saffron Rugelach: flaky rolled rugelach cookies. Makes 32 cookies in about 1.5 hours.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 32 servings this recipe makes.

119 Calories / serving

7.8g Fat

11.1g Carbs

1.6g Protein

3.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (32 servings): ~3808 cal · 250g fat · 355g carbs · 51g protein · 122g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.