How to Make Rugelach Cookies at Home

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide a different flavor while being more accessible.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index alternative.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon instant yeast.

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup melted unsalted butter and 1/2 cup warm whole milk.

Mix the butter and milk together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium low speed.

Add the flour mixture one cup at a time, letting it incorporate between each addition.

Once all flour is incorporated, knead the dough by hand for about 3 to 5 minutes, adding flour if the dough is sticky.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Divide the dough into 5 equal pieces and keep the rest covered to prevent drying out.

Roll one piece of dough into a 10-inch circle, less than 1/8 inch thick.

Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of granulated sugar over the surface of the dough.

Use a pizza cutter to cut the dough into 12 even triangle slices.

Spread a thin layer of raspberry jam on each triangle, using about 2 teaspoons per piece.

Fold the back of the dough over the jam and roll it up tightly to form crescent shapes.

Place the rolled rugelach on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced for rising.

Proof the rugelach in a warm place for 30 to 45 minutes, ensuring the temperature is not hotter than 100°F.

Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through.

Check for doneness when they start to turn golden on top and lightly golden at the edges.

Let the cookies cool for about 10 minutes before rolling them in powdered sugar.

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