Description
Experience the bliss of homemade chocolate rugelach, delightful crescent-shaped pastries filled with rich chocolate and crunchy nuts. With a buttery, flaky dough that melts in your mouth, these treats are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy gathering or an afternoon indulgence. The aroma will fill your kitchen, drawing everyone in as they eagerly await a taste. Simple to make and utterly scrumptious, chocolate rugelach will quickly become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter and cream cheese until crumbly. Gradually add water to form a soft dough.
- 2. Chill the Dough: Divide the dough into four equal parts, wrap each in plastic wrap, and chill for at least one hour.
- 3. Make the Filling: In a bowl, combine chocolate chips, nuts, sugar, and cinnamon until well mixed.
- 4. Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll one portion of chilled dough into a circle (1/8 inch thick). Spread filling evenly over it.
- 5. Cut and Shape Rugelach: Slice the dough into wedges like pizza slices and roll each wedge tightly from the wide end to form crescents.
- 6. Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place rugelach on parchment-lined baking sheets, brush with egg wash, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use cold butter for flakier pastry; it creates steam during baking. Experiment with different fillings such as fruit preserves or nut butters. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.