Rugelach

Make a batch of delicious Rugelach - a fun, kid-friendly holiday activity! These pastry-like goodies are also perfect for gifting. Rugelach are delicious crescent-shaped pastries filled with any of your favorites like sweet fruit preserves, nuts, chocolate or pretty much anything your heart could desire!. Making them with the kids every year is one of our family’s favorite traditions!

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 16 servings

Calories: 171 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ cup - unsalted butter
4 ounces - cream cheese
½ tsp - vanilla extract
¼ cup - sugar
1 cup - all purpose flour
1 - egg
¼ cup - preserves
¼ cup - walnuts or pecans
¼ cup - dried fruits
¼ 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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