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July 12, 2018 · 1 Comment

Aunt Ruthie’s Rugelach Cookies

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These rugelach cookies are made with apricot preserves, coconut and raisins for a tasty filling.  The sour cream in the pastry gives it a delicious tang and makes it tender.

Aunt Ruthie's Rugelach cookies

Aunt Ruthie’s Rugelach Cookies

Aunt Ruthie’s handwritten recipe actually calls these strudel cookies.  I did too, until I noticed that every time I brought them out, people said, “Ooh! Rugelach!”  So I joined the crowd.

I make Aunt Ruthie’s Rugelach cookies with sour cream.  There is a variation that calls for using one cup of vanilla ice cream instead. That seems extremely decadent since these are already dessert. If you try it, let us know how it turned out. Besides, I like my ice cream cold.  Feel free to vary the filling if your family likes another flavor of preserves or prefers walnuts to pecans or almonds.

What are Rugelach?

Rugelach are a jewish pastry of Ashkenazic origin.  They are very popular in Israel and are very common in bakeries and cafes in that country.

Can you freeze Rugelach?  What about the dough?

To freeze the dough, flatten the balls into discs, wrap each individually and store in freezer up to 3 months.  To use, let the dough thaw overnight in the refrigerator before rolling out.

The baked Rugelach cookies freeze beautifully.  Place them separately on a baking tray in the freezer so they will not stick together.  Then place cookies in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.  I suggest storing them out of sight behind the broccoli to deter snack thieves.  They actually taste delicious frozen, but it is probably not a good idea to eat them that way.  (Don’t ask me how I know).

What can I use if I don’t own a rolling pin?

Shoshy and I own three rolling pins between us.  Do you think I could find any of them when I needed them? A wine bottle makes an excellent substitute as long as it is not Manischewitz.  (Their wine bottles are square.) You could also use a large round glass jar or a can.  I needed to flour the bottle before rolling out the dough, but it cleaned up beautifully.

Is there a parve version of these Rugelach cookies?

Yes.  We made a batch using Tofutti Better Than Sour Cream and Smart Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks and our testers really liked them.  The crust is not as flaky, but they taste delicious.

Aunt Ruthie's Rugelach cookies
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Aunt Ruthie's Rugelach Cookies

These Rugelach Cookies are made with apricot preserves, coconut and raisins for a tasty filling. The sour cream in the pastry gives it a delicious tang and makes it tender.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 20 people
Calories 219 kcal
Author Barbara

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 pound butter
  • 1 cup sour cream

Filling

  • 1 cup raisins any type
  • 1 cup apricot preserves
  • 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter melted

Instructions

  1. Mix crust ingredients well.

  2. Put dough on floured board  and cut into 8 pieces.

  3. Roll each piece into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap.

  4. Refrigerate balls for several hours or overnight.

  5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  6. Mix filling ingredients, except for melted butter,  in a large bowl, stirring to incorporate all ingredients well.

  7. Roll each ball into an oblong on a floured board with a floured rolling pin.

  8. Place a line of filling along the edge of one long side of the dough.  Roll to other long side to encase filling.

  9. When you have rolled and filled all of the dough, place the rolls on a greased baking sheet or cover a tray with parchment paper.

  10. Brush each roll with a small amount of melted butter.

  11. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes until golden brown.  Do not overbake.

  12. Let rolls cool on trays.  When completely cool, cut rolls on the diagonal into individual rugelach.

Nutrition Facts
Aunt Ruthie's Rugelach Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 154mg 6%
Potassium 103mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin A 8.5%
Vitamin C 0.7%
Calcium 2.5%
Iron 5.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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    August 6, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    […] the end of the holiday you are ready for something different. If you read my previous post about  Aunt Ruthie’s Rugelach Cookies , you remember that the bottle can’t even be used as a rolling pin.  So, there is a limit […]

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