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cream cheese chocolate rugelach

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter
Las Vegas, NV

A delicate, flaky crust with the cream cheese flavor and chocolate chips makes this a foolproof winner at any table. These freeze well so you may want to double or triple the recipe.Always great to have on hand for guests.

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(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cream cheese chocolate rugelach

  • CREAM CHEESE DOUGH
  • 3 oz
    package cream cheese,cubed
  • 1/3 c
    margarine,softened
  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • FILLING
  • 1/4 c
    granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 c
    bittersweet chocolate chunks or chips
  • 2 Tbsp
    melted butter
  • note: other filling may be used- like jam,peanut butter,pudding, pie filling,etc.

How To Make cream cheese chocolate rugelach

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350^. Cover baking sheet or sheets with parchment paper;set aside. Dough: Combine softened cream cheese and margarine, mixing well until well blended. Add flour and salt; mix well. Form into a ball;chill thoroughly;about 20 minutes. On lightly floured surface,roll out dough to 12 inch circle.
  • 2
    brush dough with the melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon/sugar mixture, saving a bit of each to brush tops of finished pastry.
  • 3
    Sprinkle on the chocolate pieces or other filling,press slightly into dough.Cut into 8 or 9 wedges. Roll each wedge up like a crescent roll;starting with the wide end. Repeat with remaining pieces.
  • 4
    Place pastries onto prepared baking sheet. and chill for 30 minutes before baking.(or if you want them for a later date freeze them). Brush tops with remaining butter and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon/sugar. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until just golden brown.
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