I’ve been trying to branch out a bit in my baking this holiday season. Granted, I will probably always be drawn to what I deem traditional, but a making new things is certainly admirable. This was my first foray into making rugelach. It seems these cookies have evolved and adapted through the years, so this version may be nothing like the traditional version. However, they are quite tasty, and that’s the point of baking, right?
I would say this recipe is involved, yet not complicated. There are many components, including working with and rolling out dough. While that element is way down on my list of desired baking activities, this is a simple dough that didn’t present many complications. Keep in mind that putting the dough in the refrigerator or even briefly in the freezer can make your life much simpler.
These cookies have a bit of everything in them. Pastry, fruit preserves, cinnamon, chocolate (or raisins if you want), and nuts. The combination of flavors might seem overwhelming on paper, but they all compliment each other in the final product.
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11 responses so far ↓
1 Patricia Scarpin // Dec 14, 2007 at 7:07 am
I have always wanted to bake these, but thought they’d be complicated to work with. Thank you for inspiring me, Jen!
2 Stephanie // Dec 14, 2007 at 8:00 am
Mmmm I love rugelach, and I’ve never made it yet - I thought it was much more complicated than this..maybe I’ll have to give it a try now! Yours look AMAZING
3 Mandy // Dec 14, 2007 at 11:04 am
what a sweet coincidence! I made rugelach for the first time 2 days ago, and I used raspberry preserve too. Yours love amazing.
4 Nan // Dec 14, 2007 at 11:17 am
These are just wonderful. The pastry is very light and the flavor is amazing…not to mention, they are so pretty!
5 jennifer // Dec 14, 2007 at 11:33 am
You’re welcome, Patricia!
Thanks, Stephanie! They’re really not nearly as complicated as I’d thought they would be.
Mandy, that is a coincidence! I must go check yours out.
Nan, glad you liked them.
6 JEP // Dec 14, 2007 at 4:51 pm
All the butter & cream cheese…these must taste fantastic!
7 Tartelette // Dec 14, 2007 at 10:10 pm
I made some last week and it was my first time too! I won’t be blogging them though because they are already gone in a care package…eheheh!! Yours look wonderful!!
8 eliza // Dec 15, 2007 at 6:44 pm
these are my favorite cookies of all time. those look great Jennifer!
9 radish // Dec 17, 2007 at 5:33 am
these look identical to the ones i grew up with — makes me remember summers at my grandmother’s in Russia!
10 jennifer // Dec 17, 2007 at 11:03 am
Tartelette, I bet yours were delicious and beautiful. Too bad you won’t be showing them off!
Thanks, Eliza! Aren’t they good?
Radish, thank you so much! I had no idea if these were anywhere close to traditional. I’m glad I could bring back happy memories!
11 Claire // Dec 17, 2007 at 11:16 pm
This is another one of those recipes that I always eye but have not made…I haven’t even eaten them either. One day I’ll take up the challenge!
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