Description
Tender Cinnamon Rugelach Cookies are delightful pastries that combine flaky, buttery dough with rich chocolate and a hint of cinnamon spice. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies not only look beautiful with their spiral shape but also melt in your mouth, making them irresistible to anyone who tries them. Enjoy a cozy moment with these treats that evoke the warmth of home baking.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter and softened cream cheese until crumbly. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least one hour.
- 2. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350?F (175?C).
- 3. Roll Out Dough: Divide chilled dough into four portions. Roll one portion into a circle about 1/8-inch thick.
- 4. Fill the Dough: Spread softened butter on the rolled dough; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar, nuts, and chocolate chips if desired.
- 5. Cut and Shape: Slice into wedges like a pizza and roll each wedge from the wide end to the point.
- 6. Bake: Place on parchment-lined baking sheets; bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- 7. Cool and Enjoy: Let cool slightly on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg