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

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

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.