Chocolate Hazelnut Rugelach

Few desserts have the history and connection to Jewish culture that Rugelach have. Rugelach are pastries, distantly related to the croissant, that date back centuries and are based on the Yiddish word for “royal.” If you are looking for a delicious dessert to warm the soul, you’ll want to try these Chocolate Hazelnut Rugelach! This is the ultimate Jewish dessert comfort food!

Chocolate Hazelnut Rugelach

 

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Ingredients

• Dough
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 8oz package of cream cheese (softened)
• 1 cup butter (softened)
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• ¾ cup chocolate hazelnut spread (filling)
• ¼ cup sugar (topping)
• ¼ cup water (topping)

Instructions

1. Using stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, salt.
2. Once dry ingredients are combined, add cream cheese, butter, and lemon zest until the dough comes together in the shape of a ball.
3. Remove dough from mixer.
4. Divide ball in two equal halves and roll each into a rectangle approximately ⅓ inch thick.
5. The edges of the rectangles may not be completely straight, but that’s okay.
6. Spread a thin layer of chocolate hazelnut spread on each rectangle.
7. Then roll each rectangle lengthwise forming a log.
8. Wrap each log in parchment paper and chill for at least two hours.
9. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
10. Slice logs into 1½ inch thick cookies and place on baking sheet, making sure to leave a couple inches between each cookie.
11. Before baking, brush the top of each cookie with water and sprinkle with sugar.
12. Bake for 25 minutes or until tops are golden brown and let them cool on a cooling rack. Enjoy!

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