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Kipfel Cookies
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| Servings: Approximately 2 dozen cookies |
| Comments: Kipfel or Kipferln (Eastern European) Definition: [KIHP-fuhl, KIHP-ferln] A small, crescent-shaped pastry with a filling of chopped nuts and brown sugar, (also known as rugalach) or a crescent-shaped, butter-rich cookie with either a jam filling or a filling similar to that of the pastry. |
Ingredients:  1/2 lb. (2 sticks) margarine 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1/4 tsp. salt Favorite flavored jam or filling (to fill cookies with) |
| Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 C). Cream together margarine and cream cheese. Mix in flour and salt thoroughly. Chill dough until firm. Roll out dough to 1/8" inch thickness on a lightly floured board or pastry cloth. Cut into 3" inch circles with cookie cutter. Place jam/filling in center of each round. Fold over two opposite edges to meet in center. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool and transfer to wire rack. Sprinkle lightly with confectioner's sugar if so desired. Yields approximately 2 dozen cookies. |
| Source: Family recipe |
| Submitted By: Joan |
| Date: April 25, 2003 |
Reviews
Reviewer: Sonia
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I made these with strawberry jam and it was good. A bit buttery but soft.
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I made these with strawberry jam and it was good. A bit buttery but soft.