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Rugelach
Making a batch of delicious Rugelach is a great kid-friendly holiday activity! Plus, these crescent-shaped goodies are perfect for gifting or just enjoying cozy moments together.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Refrigerator Time:
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 131 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 egg, optional (for egg wash)
Filling Options:
- 1/4 cup preserves (apricot, strawberry, raspberry)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup chopped dried fruits (cranberries, raisins, apricots)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place the first four ingredients in a food processor or standing mixer and mix until combined.
- Slowly add the flour, little by little until just combined.
- Divide the dough into 2 balls, wrap each with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough ball into a 9 inch round and using a pizza cutter or knife, cut into 8 equal wedges (like a pizza pie).
- Before separating the wedges evenly spread the round with 2 tbsp preserves or other 1/4 cup filling of choice. Press them dough gently to adhere to the dough.
- Starting with the wide end of each wedge, roll up into 16 cookies.
- Place on a baking sheet with the tip pointing down and brush with egg wash (optional).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
25mg
(1%)
Potassium
20mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
279IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 279IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.