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Easy Hazelnut Rugelach

by baketotheroots
December 15, 2021
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    Rugelach never used to be on our family’s Christmas baking list. At least when I was a kid. We baked a lot of Christmas cookies but normally only the typical classics from the south – Cinnamon Stars, Vanilla Crescents or Spitzbuben Looking back, I have to say we should have looked beyond the cookie plate a little earlier ;P Rugelach are very easy to prepare and can be customized easily with different types of fillings. These here, for example, have a simple hazelnut filling. Very delicious!

    Easy Hazelnut Rugelach | Bake to the roots
    Easy Hazelnut Rugelach | Bake to the roots

    Rugelach basically look like little croissants with the filling spilling out a bit. Unlike real croissants, though, the dough is really easy to prepare here. All you got to do is mix the ingredients until well combined, chill the dough for some time, and then you’re ready to fill the little horns.

    These little horns/croissants can be made with many different fillings. The easiest filling you can use is probably jam. No need to make that yourself, just buy some in a supermarket, spread it on top of the dough, and then roll up the little rugelach. The hazelnut filling needs a bit more work, but it’s not really complicated to prepare. It’s ready in a few minutes ;)

    Easy Hazelnut Rugelach | Bake to the roots
    Easy Hazelnut Rugelach | Bake to the roots
    Easy Hazelnut Rugelach | Bake to the roots
    Easy Hazelnut Rugelach | Bake to the roots

    Rugelach stay nice for quite a while but should be consumed quickly if possible. Other Christmas cookies will be nice for up to 4 weeks (some even longer), but these little horns should be eaten within 2 weeks. They will not spoil within this time (provided you store them properly), but they will get dry at a certain point and are not as good anymore.

    INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN

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    (32 rugelach)

    For the dough:
    3/4 cup (170g) butter, at room temperature
    2 tbsp. sugar
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    a pinch of salt
    1/2 cup (120g) heavy cream
    2 1/4 cups (290g) all-purpose flour

    For the hazelnut filling:
    2.8 oz. (80g) ground hazelnuts
    1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
    a pinch of ground cinnamon
    a pinch of salt
    1 oz. (30g) butter, melted
    2 tbsp. hot water

    some milk for brushing
    some confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional)

    (32 Rugelach)

    Für den Teig:
    170g weiche Butter
    2 EL Zucker
    1 TL Vanille Extrakt
    1 Prise Salz
    120g Sahne
    290g Mehl (Type 405)

    Für die Haselnuss Füllung:
    80g Haselnüsse, gemahlen
    50g brauner Zucker
    1 Prise Zimt
    1 Prise Salz
    30g Butter, geschmolzen
    2 EL heißes Wasser

    etwas Milch zum Bestreichen
    etwas Puderzucker zum Bestäuben (optional)

    Easy Hazelnut Rugelach | Bake to the roots
    Easy Hazelnut Rugelach | Bake to the roots
    Easy Hazelnut Rugelach | Bake to the roots
    Easy Hazelnut Rugelach | Bake to the roots

    DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG

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    1. Add the butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to a large bowl and mix until well combined. Add the heavy cream and mix to combine. Add the flour and mix until just combined – the dough should be soft and not stick to your hands. Divide into two equal portions and wrap each into plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.

    2. For the filling add the ground hazelnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and salt to a small bowl and mix to combine. Melt the butter and add together with the hot water to the bowl – mix until you get a smooth spreadable paste. Set aside.

    3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with baking parchment and set aside. Roll out one dough portion (keep the second one in the fridge) on a floured surface into a circle with a diameter of about 12 inches (30cm). Spread half of the hazelnut filling on top of the dough and cut the circle into 16 equal-sized wedges like a pizza. Roll them up from the edges to the center and place the rugelach you just rolled up with the loose dough end down and some space in between on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with some milk and bake for 25-28 minutes until evenly golden brown. Take out of the oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Repeat with the second dough portion. Dust the cooled rugelach with some confectioners’ sugar (optional). Store in an airtight container.

    1. Butter, Zucker, Vanille Extrakt und Salz in eine große Schüssel geben und schaumig aufschlagen. Die Sahne dazugeben und alles so lange aufschlagen, bis sich alles verbunden hat. Das Mehl dazugeben und unterrühren – der Teig sollte weich sein, aber nicht an den Händen kleben. In zwei gleich große Portionen aufteilen und in Klarsichtfolie einschlagen. Für mindestens 2 Stunden oder über Nacht in den Kühlschrank legen.

    2. Für die Füllung die gemahlenen Haselnüsse mit dem Zucker, Zimt und Salz in einer kleinen Schüssel vermischen. Die Butter schmelzen und dann zusammen mit dem heißen Wasser in die Schüssel geben und alles zu einer homogenen Paste verrühren. Zur Seite stellen.

    3. Den Ofen auf 180°C (350°F) Ober-/Unterhitze vorheizen. Ein Backblech mit Backpapier auslegen und zur Seite stellen. Eine der Teigportionen aus dem Kühlschrank holen und auf einer bemehlten Fläche zu einem Kreis mit etwa 30cm (12 inches) Durchmesser ausrollen. Die Hälfte der Haselnussfüllung auf dem Teig zu einer dünnen Schicht verstreichen. Mit einem scharfen Messer oder Pizzaroller den Kreis wie eine Pizza in 16 Stücke aufteilen. Die entstandenen Teigdreiecke dann von Außen zur Mitte hin aufrollen, damit kleine Hörnchen entstehen. Mit dem spitzen Teigende nach unten auf das vorbereitete Blech setzen und mit etwas Milch bestreichen – für etwa 25-28 Minuten backen. Die Rugelach sollten eine gleichmäßig goldene Farbe bekommen haben. Aus dem Ofen holen und auf einem Kuchengitter auskühlen lassen. Mit der zweiten Teigportion wiederholen. Die abgekühlten Rugelach mit etwas Puderzucker (optional) bestäuben. Rugelach in einer gut schließenden Blechdose lagern.

    Easy Hazelnut Rugelach | Bake to the roots
    Easy Hazelnut Rugelach | Bake to the roots
    Easy Hazelnut Rugelach | Bake to the roots
    Easy Hazelnut Rugelach | Bake to the roots

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    Hazelnut Rugelach

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    • Prep Time: 00:20
    • Cook Time: 00:28
    • Total Time: 03:00
    • Yield: 32 1x
    • Category: Cookies
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Small, delicious, and the perfect Christmas cookie if you like cookies with hazelnuts. So good!


    Ingredients

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    For the dough:
    3/4 cup (170g) butter, at room temperature
    2 tbsp. sugar
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    a pinch of salt
    1/2 cup (120g) heavy cream
    2 1/4 cups (290g) all-purpose flour

    For the hazelnut filling:
    2.8 oz. (80g) ground hazelnuts
    1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
    a pinch of ground cinnamon
    a pinch of salt
    1 oz. (30g) butter, melted
    2 tbsp. hot water

    some milk for brushing
    some confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional)


    Instructions

    1. Add the butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to a large bowl and mix until well combined. Add the heavy cream and mix to combine. Add the flour and mix until just combined – the dough should be soft and not stick to your hands. Divide into two equal portions and wrap each into plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.

    2. For the filling add the ground hazelnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and salt to a small bowl and mix to combine. Melt the butter and add together with the hot water to the bowl – mix until you get a smooth spreadable paste. Set aside.

    3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with baking parchment and set aside. Roll out one dough portion (keep the second one in the fridge) on a floured surface into a circle with a diameter of about 12 inches (30cm). Spread half of the hazelnut filling on top of the dough and cut the circle into 16 equal-sized wedges like a pizza. Roll them up from the edges to the center and place the rugelach you just rolled up with the loose dough end down and some space in between on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with some milk and bake for 25-28 minutes until evenly golden brown. Take out of the oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Repeat with the second dough portion. Dust the cooled rugelach with some confectioners’ sugar (optional). Store in an airtight container.


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