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cream cheese chocolate rugelach

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter
Las Vegas, NV

A delicate, flaky crust with the cream cheese flavor and chocolate chips makes this a foolproof winner at any table. These freeze well so you may want to double or triple the recipe.Always great to have on hand for guests.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cream cheese chocolate rugelach

  • CREAM CHEESE DOUGH
  • 3 oz
    package cream cheese,cubed
  • 1/3 c
    margarine,softened
  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • FILLING
  • 1/4 c
    granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 c
    bittersweet chocolate chunks or chips
  • 2 Tbsp
    melted butter
  • note: other filling may be used- like jam,peanut butter,pudding, pie filling,etc.

How To Make cream cheese chocolate rugelach

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350^. Cover baking sheet or sheets with parchment paper;set aside. Dough: Combine softened cream cheese and margarine, mixing well until well blended. Add flour and salt; mix well. Form into a ball;chill thoroughly;about 20 minutes. On lightly floured surface,roll out dough to 12 inch circle.
  • 2
    brush dough with the melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon/sugar mixture, saving a bit of each to brush tops of finished pastry.
  • 3
    Sprinkle on the chocolate pieces or other filling,press slightly into dough.Cut into 8 or 9 wedges. Roll each wedge up like a crescent roll;starting with the wide end. Repeat with remaining pieces.
  • 4
    Place pastries onto prepared baking sheet. and chill for 30 minutes before baking.(or if you want them for a later date freeze them). Brush tops with remaining butter and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon/sugar. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until just golden brown.
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