Best Ever Rugelach

Cottage cheese replaces the typical cream cheese in these tasty cookies.

• Preparation Time: 50 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 95 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 egg white
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
• 0.25 cup butter, softened
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 0.75 cup chopped pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Combine cottage cheese and 1 cup of butter in a bowl. Mix thoroughly, then gradually stir in the flour. Dough will be sticky. Divide dough into thirds and wrap with waxed paper. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Step 3

Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Step 4

Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of butter with the brown sugar, cinnamon, pecans, and raisins. Set aside. Roll one ball of dough at a time to a 9 inch circle on a floured surface, while keeping the remaining dough chilled. Spread 1 tablespoon of the optional orange marmalade over the circle. Gently press 1/3 of the nut mixture into the dough. Cut the circle into 16 wedges. Roll each wedge tightly, starting with the wide end. Place the cookie point-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough. Beat the egg white with the water in a small bowl, then brush the mixture onto each cookie.