Description
Savor the indulgence of Chocolate Rugelach, an irresistible pastry featuring a flaky dough filled with rich chocolate and crunchy nuts. Perfect for brunch, parties, or cozy evenings at home, these delightful treats will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create this bakery-quality dessert in your own kitchen!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter and softened cream cheese until crumbly.
- Chill the Dough: Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least one hour.
- Prepare the Filling: Combine chocolate chips, nuts, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll each disc into a circle about 1/8 inch thick.
- Add the Filling: Spread half of the filling on each dough circle and cut into wedges.
- Shape and Bake: Roll each wedge from wide end to tip. Place on parchment-lined sheets and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rugelach (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg