RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE RUGELACH

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Since we celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas, these cookies were always on the menu. The cookies can be covered and refrigerated overnight or frozen for up to two months. -G.P. Busarow, Whitehall, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 32 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1/4 cup dried currants
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
2/3 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Divide dough in half; form into two balls. Flatten to 5-in. circles; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Place currants in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside. Combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside., On a lightly floured surface or pastry mat, roll one portion of dough into an 11-in. circle. Brush with half of the jam. Sprinkle with half of the cinnamon-sugar, pecans, chocolate chips and currants; press down gently., Cut into 16 wedges. Roll up wedges from the wide end and place point side down 2 in. apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Curve ends to form a crescent. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before baking. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Sameer Bukhari
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These rugelach were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a kid-friendly treat!


Josh Farrell
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I'm not a big fan of raspberry, but I loved these rugelach. The chocolate filling was so rich and creamy, it balanced out the tartness of the raspberries perfectly.


Purna Basnet
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These raspberry chocolate rugelach are the perfect way to satisfy my sweet tooth. They're so rich and decadent, I can't resist them!


Ana Thompson
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I've been making these rugelach for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect pastry to serve with coffee or tea.


muhammad toseef
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These rugelach are so versatile! I've made them with different fillings, such as blueberry, strawberry, and lemon curd. They're always delicious.


Aftab Aihmad
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I love the way these rugelach look, but I found them to be a bit too sweet for my taste.


Charles Dunstone
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These rugelach are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Damien Duran
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I made these rugelach for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them, especially the kids.


Jeremy Stringham
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I was disappointed with these rugelach. The dough was too dry and the filling was too sweet. I won't be making them again.


CheyAnne Landeros
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These rugelach were so easy to make, even for a novice baker like me. They turned out beautifully and tasted even better.


Tinashe Blessed Ranga
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I'm not a huge fan of raspberry, but I loved these rugelach! The chocolate filling was so rich and creamy, it made up for the tartness of the raspberries.


Pappo Hasan
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These raspberry chocolate rugelach are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The raspberry filling is bursting with flavor and the chocolate adds a rich, decadent touch.


Jemiryah Broadua
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I've made these rugelach several times now and they always turn out perfect. The dough is so flaky and the filling is just the right amount of sweetness.


Isabel Silva
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These raspberry chocolate rugelach were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.