16 Jewish Cookies Rugelach Recipe You Won't Believe The Taste!

Ingredients You Will Need:

Dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes
• 1 cup cream cheese, chilled and cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling:

• 1/3 cup apricot preserves
• 1/3 cup raspberry jam
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Egg Wash:

• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt.
2. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, cut in the butter and cream cheese until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add in the sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract, and mix until a dough forms.
4. Divide the dough into four equal parts and shape each into a disc.
5. Wrap the discs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Take one disc of dough out of the fridge and roll it into a 1/8 inch thick circle on a floured surface.
8. Spread the apricot preserves and raspberry jam on top of the dough, leaving about an inch border around the edges.
9. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and walnuts on top of the jam.
10. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle it on top of the filling.
11. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into 12 equal triangles.
12. Starting from the wide end, roll up each triangle to form a crescent shape.
13. Place the rugelach on the prepared baking sheet and repeat the process with the remaining dough.
14. In a small bowl, beat together the egg and milk to make the egg wash.
15. Brush the egg wash on top of each rugelach.
16. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the rugelach are golden brown.
17. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
18. Serve and enjoy these delicious Jewish cookies rugelach with your loved ones!

With this recipe, you can customize the fillings to your liking, whether it's using different types of jam or adding in your favorite nuts or chocolate. These rugelach also make for a great gift or addition to any holiday cookie platter. Give this recipe a try and taste the deliciousness of these traditional Jewish cookies!