Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Rugelach, a traditional Jewish pastry that features a rich cream cheese dough filled with sweet cinnamon sugar and mini chocolate chips. These crescent-shaped treats are perfect for holidays or any time you crave a sweet, flaky dessert.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into pieces)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (cold, cut into pieces)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
- 1 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Finish:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a food processor, pulse together the flour and salt. Add the cold butter and cream cheese and pulse until the mixture forms a dough. Divide into two disks, chill, then roll out.
- Make the Filling: Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over dough with chocolate chips, roll into crescents, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with coarse sugar, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Store rugelach in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Feel free to swap the chocolate for jam, nuts, or dried fruit for different variations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rugelach
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
