Rugelach with Cream Cheese Filling

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I took a rugelach recipe and invented my own filling with cream cheese instead of fruit spread. It came out so tasty I had to share it!

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 55 mins
Servings:
32
Yield:
32 rugelach
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 32 servings

  • 1 cup margarine

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

  • ¼ cup instant hot chocolate mix

  • ¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Beat the margarine and 1 package of cream cheese with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Mix in the flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, and vanilla. Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Mix 1 package of cream cheese with the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, cinnamon, hot chocolate mix, and chocolate chips. Set aside.

  2. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

  3. Divide dough into four equal portions. Roll each portion of dough into a 10 to 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Spread a thin layer of the chocolate filling on each circle. Cut each circle into 8 wedges. Roll each wedge, starting with the wide end. Place the cookie point-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

179 Calories
11g Fat
17g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 179
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 113mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 2g 5%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 41mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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