Name: Rugelach Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces; 4 ounces cream cheese, chilled and cut into small pieces; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup raspberry jam; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash); 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)

How To Make Rugelach

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
4 ounces cream cheese, chilled and cut into small pieces
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup raspberry jam
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a food processor, combine flour and salt. Add butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Pulse until the dough comes together.
Divide the dough into 4 equal parts. Wrap each part in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
On a floured surface, roll out each dough portion into a 1/8-inch thick circle.
Spread raspberry jam on each dough circle, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Sprinkle with walnuts and chocolate chips.
Cut each dough circle into 8 wedges. Roll up each wedge starting from the wider end.
Place the rolled rugelach on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with beaten egg wash.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
Allow rugelach to cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar.