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Chocolate Rugelach

Course Cookies, Desserts
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 2 dozen

Ingredients

CREAM CHEESE DOUGH

  • 3 oz cream cheese cubed
  • 1/3 cups butter softened
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp salt

FILLING

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chunks or chips
  • 2 tbs butter melted, note: other filling may be used- like jam,peanut butter,pudding, pie filling,etc.

Instructions

  • 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 a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 12-inch circle.
  • brush dough with the melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon/sugar mixture, saving a bit of each to brush tops of finished pastry.
  • 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.
  • Place pastries onto the 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.

Notes

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.