Rugelach | How To Make Rugelach | MOLCS Easy Recipes

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: oats

Seeds provide crunch and flavor without allergens, while oats are often cheaper.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit adds moisture and flavor, while canned fruit can be more economical.

Mix together cream cheese, butter, and flour until well combined.

Chill dough for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Place sugar and cinnamon in a bowl, stir until combined.

Cut dough in half and place half back in the fridge.

Roll dough to 1/8" thickness.

Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, raisins, and walnuts.

Slice the dough lengthwise approximately 1 1/2" apart.

Roll the dough until sealed, cut, and place on a baking sheet.

Bake on a high rack at 425°F for 20-25 minutes.

Immediately roll in sugar when they come out of the oven.

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