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Best Ever Rugelach

Best Ever Rugelach

Cost $15, save $20

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  • 82 Min
  • 48 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Dough

    • 🧀 1 cup cottage cheese
    • 🧈 1 1/4 cups softened unsalted butter, divided
    • 🌾 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • Filling

    • 🟤 ¾ cup brown sugar
    • 🌰 ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 🌰 ¾ cup chopped pecans
    • ½ cup raisins (Optional)
    • 🍊 3 tablespoons orange marmalade (Optional)

  • Glaze

    • 🥚 1 large egg white
    • 💧 2 tablespoons water

STEPS

1

Combine cottage cheese and 1 cup of butter in a bowl. Mix thoroughly. Gradually stir in flour. Dough will be sticky. Divide dough into thirds, roll into balls, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

3

Combine remaining 1/4 cup butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, pecans, and raisins. Set aside.

4

Roll one dough ball into a 9-inch circle on a floured surface. Keep remaining dough refrigerated.

5

Spread 1 tablespoon of orange marmalade over circle. Gently press 1/3 of the nut mixture into dough. Cut circle into 16 wedges.

6

Roll each wedge tightly, starting with wide end. Place cookie, point-side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.

7

Beat egg white with water in a small bowl. Brush onto each cookie.

8

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

95

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 9
    Carbs
  • 6
    Fats

💡 For variations in flavor, substitute different jams or preserves for the marmalade.To make rolling easier, keep the dough well chilled and use a floured surface.Store finished cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.