Celebration Rugelach - Country Living

Directions

1. 1

   PASTRY----------------------------------- 8 c Unsifted all-purpose flour 2 t Baking powder 2 c (4 sticks) butter, softened 4 8-oz packages c

2. 2

   Prepare Pastry in 2 batches: In large bowl, combine half the flour and baking powder

3. 3

   With electric mixer at low speed, beat in half the butter and cream cheese until smooth dough forms

4. 4

   Divide dough into 4 balls

5. 5

   Repeat with remaining flour, baking powder, butter, and cream cheese to make 4 more balls of dough

6. 6

   Wrap balls of dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight

7. 7

   On lightly floured surface, roll one ball of dough into a 12 by 10 ~inch rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick

8. 8

   With fluted pastry wheel or knife, cut rectangle into two 12 by 5-inch strips