Best Ever Rugelach

Best Ever Rugelach

Rugelach cookies that substitute cottage cheese for cream cheese creates a light, tangy flavor, and flaky texture that complements the sweet filling.

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
Step 3
Combine cottage cheese and 1 cup of butter in a bowl. Mix thoroughly. Gradually stir in flour. Dough will be sticky. Divide dough into thirds, roll into balls, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Step 4
Combine remaining 1/4 cup butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, pecans, and raisins. Set aside. Roll one dough ball into a 9-inch circle on a floured surface. Keep remaining dough refrigerated.
Step 5
Spread 1 tablespoon of orange marmalade over circle. Gently press 1/3 of the nut mixture into dough. Cut circle into 16 wedges. Roll each wedge tightly, starting with wide end. Place cookie, point-side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Beat egg white with water in a small bowl. Brush onto each cookie.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
  • 0.5 cup raisins
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 0.75 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 1/4 cups softened unsalted butter, divided

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