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Chocolate Rugelach Recipe

Chocolate Rugelach Recipe

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Indulge in the decadent delight of Chocolate Rugelach, a delectable pastry with flaky layers of buttery dough swirled with a luscious chocolate filling. This classic Jewish treat is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite hot beverage.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling:

  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped dark chocolate or mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Glaze:

  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Dough Preparation: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter and cream cheese until crumbly. Add vanilla, combine until dough forms. Divide, flatten into disks, chill.
  2. Preparation of Filling: Combine cocoa, brown sugar, cinnamon, chocolate, and salt.
  3. Assembly: Roll dough, sprinkle filling, roll up, chill, slice, place on baking sheet.
  4. Finishing Touches: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle sugar if desired.
  5. Baking: Bake until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

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