Rugelach Cookies

Rugelach Cookies are delightful, flaky pastries filled with sweet fillings, perfect for a cozy snack or dessert. These treats combine a buttery dough with rich chocolate, nuts, and fruit preserves for a satisfying bite.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 150 grams
• Unsalted butter - 100 grams, softened
• Cream cheese - 50 grams, softened
• Granulated sugar - 30 grams
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Chopped walnuts - 30 grams
• Chocolate chips - 30 grams
• Apricot preserves - 30 grams
• Egg - 1, for egg wash

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
2. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and mix until a soft dough forms. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle, about 5mm thick.
5. Spread the apricot preserves evenly over the dough, leaving a 1cm border around the edges.
6. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips over the preserves, followed by the ground cinnamon.
7. Cut the dough into 8 triangles (like a pizza). Starting from the wide end, roll each triangle towards the point to form a crescent shape.
8. Place the rolled cookies on the prepared baking sheet, brush the tops with a beaten egg for shine.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.02 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a source of energy from carbohydrates.
• Contains healthy fats from nuts.

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