How to make rugelach for Jewish American Heritage Month | SA Live | KSAT 12

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.

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, butter, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface into a large circle.

Spread a thin layer of jam over the dough.

Sprinkle cinnamon, nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate chips evenly over the jam.

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 each rugelach for a golden finish.

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

Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

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