Rugelach (Cinnamon Nut Crescents)

Rugelach (Cinnamon Nut Crescents)

A classic rugelach recipe with a cinnamon, sugar, and nut filling, rolled into crescent shapes and baked until golden. Note: this appears to be the second part of the recipe card — the dough ingredients from the first part are missing.

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Ingredients

  • 1 scant cup (220ml) sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) chopped nuts
  • 3½ tsp (20ml) cinnamon

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the sugar mixture: combine 1 scant cup sugar, 1 cup chopped nuts, and 3½ tsp cinnamon.

  2. 2

    Divide the dough into 4 equal parts.

  3. 3

    Use ¼ of the sugar mixture for each part.

  4. 4

    Spread on a board. Roll dough into the shape of a pie (circle) using all of the sugar mixture.

  5. 5

    Cut into 16 wedges and roll up each wedge from the widest part.

  6. 6

    Bake at 350°F (175°C) until light brown.