Easy Walnut Rugelach Filled Pastry Recipe | Filled Cookies

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine can reduce costs.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt lowers calories and adds protein.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: almonds

Pecans offer similar flavor and texture with a slight cost reduction.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt.

Cut in unsalted butter and cream cheese until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until a dough forms.

Divide the dough into four equal portions and wrap each in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 1 hour.

In another bowl, mix walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.

Roll out one portion of dough into a circle on a floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick.

Spread a thin layer of the walnut mixture over the dough.

Cut the dough into wedges, like a pizza, and roll each wedge from the wide end to the tip.

Place the rolled rugelach on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Beat an egg and brush it over the rugelach for a golden finish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.

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