Rugelach (Filled Cream Cheese Cookies) Recipe

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Rugelach (Filled Cream Cheese Cookies)
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Directions:

  1. In a mixing bowl or food processor, cream the butter and cream cheese together.
  2. Add the pinch of salt and sugar.
  3. Beat in the flour, a little at a time.
  4. Knead the dough lightly until all the flour is incorporated.
  5. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  6. Prepare one of the fillings by combining the ingredients (except the 1/4 cup sugar for the topping) and set aside.
  7. Flour the surface you will be rolling out the pastry on very generously.
  8. This is a delicate dough and is apt to stick.
  9. Roll out one of the portions of dough into a 10 inch in diameter circle.
  10. With a knife or pastry wheel, cut the pastry into 10-12 pie-shaped wedges (depending on how large or small you want the rugelach to be- I go for smaller).
  11. If the dough is sticky, dust it with a little flour.
  12. Sprinkle or spread a little of the filling of your choice on each little wedge.
  13. Beginning at the wide edge, roll the dough up toward the point, as you would make a crescent roll or a croissant, turning the ends in slightly to achieve the crescent.
  14. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and brush with melted butter and sprinkle with a tiny bit of the topping sugar (this step can also be done just before baking and ensure that the sugar is not knocked off in the freezer).
  15. Repeat with the rest of the dough and filling.
  16. At this point, I pop the cookie sheet directly into my freezer and freeze the rugelach individually.
  17. When frozen, I pack them into ziploc bags to use at whim over the holidays (and not just) so they can be freshly-baked for any occasion.
  18. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden, brushing with melted butter after 15 minutes if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1632.29 Kcal (6834 kJ)
Calories from fat 1099.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 122.18g 188%
Cholesterol 209.3mg 70%
Sodium 291.32mg 12%
Potassium 626.83mg 13%
Total Carbs 124.8g 42%
Sugars 47.14g 189%
Dietary Fiber 6.15g 25%
Protein 19.27g 39%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 26%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 161.7mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 495.73 Kcal (2076 kJ)
Calories from fat 333.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.11g 188%
Cholesterol 63.56mg 70%
Sodium 88.47mg 12%
Potassium 190.37mg 13%
Total Carbs 37.9g 42%
Sugars 14.32g 189%
Dietary Fiber 1.87g 25%
Protein 5.85g 39%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 26%
Iron 1.3mg 23%
Calcium 49.1mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 42
    Points
  • 46
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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