Description
Chocolate Rugelach is a delectable pastry that merges a flaky, buttery dough with rich chocolate filling, toasted nuts, and a hint of cinnamon. Each bite offers a delightful burst of flavor that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Easy to make and visually appealing, these scrumptious treats will wow your friends and family at any gathering or cozy family moment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted cold butter (cubed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (chopped and toasted)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cold butter, and cream cheese until crumbly.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- In a bowl, combine chopped nuts, chocolate chips, and cinnamon for the filling.
- Roll out the chilled dough into circles about 1/8 inch thick; spread filling evenly over half of each circle.
- Cut into wedges and roll each wedge from the wide end toward the tip.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets; bake at 350?F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg