flour
sugar
salt
baking powder
cream cheese butter
heavy cream
chocolate
cocoa powder
orange zest
egg
Rugelach are a traditional part of Jewish baking! They're made with a cream cheese or sour cream pastry wrapped around a filling of nuts and raisins, jam, or chocolate.
What are rugelach?
The dough for these chocolate rugelach is like pie crust. Add cold cream cheese and butter to flour and then liquid just until it comes together. And chill.
Tips and tricks for these chocolate rugelach
Make the chocolate filling by melting chocolate and butter together. Mix with cocoa powder, sugar, orange zest, and a pinch of salt.
Tips and tricks for these chocolate rugelach
Now the fun part! Roll out the dough, spread the filling thinly, cut out wedges, and roll them up starting at the wide end. Easy peasy!
Tips and tricks for these chocolate rugelach
Place them tip down on a baking sheet, chill for a bit, brush with egg wash, and bake! YUM.
Tips and tricks for these chocolate rugelach
They'll keep at room temperature for a few days (if they last that long!). Or you can freeze them for later.