How to Make Best Ever Rugelach - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of sweet, flaky pastries filled with a delicious filling, then you're going to love this recipe for the Best Ever Rugelach. This classic Jewish pastry is a staple at holidays and celebrations, and for good reason. With a buttery, tender dough and a variety of sweet fillings, these little treats are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

The origin of rugelach can be traced back to Eastern Europe, where it was a traditional treat at Jewish celebrations. The word ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup raisins (Optional)
  • 3 tablespoons orange marmalade (Optional)
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 tablespoons water

Information

  • Prep Time: 50 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Combine cottage cheese and 1 cup of butter in a bowl. Mix thoroughly, then gradually stir in the flour. Dough will be sticky. Divide dough into thirds and wrap with waxed paper. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of butter with the brown sugar, cinnamon, pecans, and raisins. Set aside. Roll one ball of dough at a time to a 9 inch circle on a floured surface, while keeping the remaining dough chilled. Spread 1 tablespoon of the optional orange marmalade over the circle. Gently press 1/3 of the nut mixture into the dough. Cut the circle into 16 wedges. Roll each wedge tightly, starting with the wide end. Place the cookie point-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough. Beat the egg white with the water in a small bowl, then brush the mixture onto each cookie.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    95 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 56mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 34mg