Cranberry Orange Rugelach

Rugelach is a traditional Jewish pastry that originated in Eastern Europe. It is often enjoyed during holidays and special occasions.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Cranberry Orange Rugelach

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Jewish Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2520

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 4 cup Cream cheese
• 2 tablespoon Orange zest
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dried cranberries
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter and cream cheese until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough into a 1/8-inch thick circle. Spread 1/4 of the orange zest evenly over the dough. Sprinkle 1/4 of the dried cranberries, walnuts, and cinnamon over the zest. Gently press the filling into the dough.
4. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into 8 wedges. Starting from the wide end, roll up each wedge tightly and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow the rugelach to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Once cooled, dust the rugelach with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 210kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.