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two ingredient rugelach

Two Ingredient Rugelach Recipe

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Make this easy rugelach whenever you get a craving for the dessert.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 rugelach

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed overnight in fridge or on counter for 1 hour
  • chocolate hazelnut spread or other filling
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • cinnamon sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Thaw your puff pastry overnight, or for 1 hour out on the counter.
  2. Take each sheet of puff pastry and spread with filling, leaving ¼-inch border.
  3. Cut puff pastry in half lengthwise. Then cut 6 squares. Cut each square into two triangles.
  4. Working from the longer end, roll up each rugelach and place point side down on baking sheet lined with parchment or a silpat. Place in freezer for 15-20 minutes, until firm.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F. Beat one egg in a small bowl. Brush each rugelach with egg wash. Top with cinnamon sugar if desired.
  6. After rugelach have firmed up, brush with egg wash. Bake for 16-18 minutes.
  • Author: Shannon Sarna
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes + 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 16-18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Ashkenazi