Hanukkah Rugelach

Vegetarian
Hanukkah Rugelach
175 min.
64
73kcal

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Celebrate the joyous festival of Hanukkah with a delightful treat that embodies tradition and flavor: Rugelach! This beloved Jewish pastry is not only a festive favorite but also a versatile dessert that can be enjoyed year-round. With its flaky, buttery crust and sweet, nutty filling, Rugelach is sure to impress your family and friends.

Our Hanukkah Rugelach recipe is a vegetarian delight, perfect for gatherings and celebrations. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of rich cream cheese and butter, creating a tender dough that melts in your mouth. The filling, made from finely chopped dates and pistachios, is infused with warm cinnamon, adding a touch of spice that complements the sweetness beautifully.

With a total of 64 servings, this recipe is ideal for large gatherings, ensuring that everyone can indulge in these scrumptious pastries. The preparation may take a bit of time, but the end result is well worth the effort. As you roll out the dough and fill it with the delectable mixture, you’ll find joy in the process, making it a wonderful activity to share with loved ones.

Once baked to a golden perfection, these Rugelach are finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar, making them not only delicious but also visually appealing. Whether served at a festive table or enjoyed with a cup of tea, Hanukkah Rugelach is a delightful way to celebrate the season and create lasting memories.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • cup butter softened
  • teaspoons cinnamon 
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup dates finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
  • tablespoons granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 cup pistachios shelled finely chopped
  • tablespoon powdered sugar 
  • cups unbleached flour all-purpose

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  2. Add flour; stir until well blended.
  3. Shape dough into ball; divide into 4 pieces. Shape each piece into ball; flatten into 1/2-inch-thick disk. Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.
  4. Heat oven to 375F. Grease 2 cookie sheets with shortening or spray with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix dates, pistachios, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, the cinnamon and 1/4 cup butter until well blended.
  5. On floured surface with floured rolling pin, roll out 1 disk of dough at a time to 1/8-inch thickness, forming 12-inch round. (Keep remaining disks of dough refrigerated.)
  6. Sprinkle 1/4 of date-nut mixture onto round; press into dough slightly.
  7. Cut round into 16 wedges.
  8. Roll up each wedge from curved edge to point.
  9. Place on greased cookie sheets.
  10. Bake 13 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool 30 minutes or until completely cooled.
  11. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Calories73kcal
Protein5.08%
Fat64.16%
Carbs30.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.39
Glycemic Load
3.31
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.9739130427656%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.09mg
Catechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:73.03kcal
3.65%
Fat:5.33g
8.19%
Saturated Fat:3.06g
19.11%
Carbohydrates:5.74g
1.91%
Net Carbohydrates:5.43g
1.97%
Sugar:2.49g
2.76%
Cholesterol:13.11mg
4.37%
Sodium:39.77mg
1.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.95g
1.9%
Vitamin A:162.75IU
3.26%
Selenium:2.01µg
2.88%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.84%
Phosphorus:14.11mg
1.41%
Fiber:0.32g
1.27%
Copper:0.02mg
1.15%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.15%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.09%