Description
Chocolate rugelach are delightful pastries boasting flaky layers that embrace rich, melted chocolate. These treats bring warmth to your kitchen and make the perfect accompaniment for cozy afternoons or movie nights. Easy to prepare and endlessly versatile, this recipe is sure to create sweet memories with every bite.
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 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter and cream cheese until crumbly. Add sugar and vanilla; blend until smooth. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll Out the Dough: Divide chilled dough into two pieces. Roll each into a circle about 1/8 inch thick.
- Add the Filling: Spread softened butter on each circle, then sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon, chocolate chips, and pecans.
- Create Rugelach Shapes: Cut each circle into wedges and roll tightly from the wide end.
- Bake Your Treats: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rugelach (25g)
- Calories: 118
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fillings like fruit jams or nuts for variety. Ensure your butter is very cold for optimal flakiness. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze them for later enjoyment.