Chocolate Rugelach Recipe
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.
- Author: Asma
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 rugelach 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
- Diet: Vegetarian
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)
- 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.
- Preparation of Filling: Combine cocoa, brown sugar, cinnamon, chocolate, and salt.
- Assembly: Roll dough, sprinkle filling, roll up, chill, slice, place on baking sheet.
- Finishing Touches: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle sugar if desired.
- Baking: Bake until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rugelach
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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