CHOCOLATE-NUT RUGELACH RECIPE - (4.6/5)

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Chocolate-Nut Rugelach Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by jab120638

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 1/2 sticks chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 large egg yolks
1/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (13-ounce) jar Nutella, divided
1 1/2 cups pistachios, pecans, and/or walnuts, divided, finely chopped
2 tablespoons demerara sugar, divided
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, divided, plus more to top
1 large egg, beaten to blend

Steps:

  • Pulse cocoa, brown sugar, Kosher salt, baking powder, and 2½ cups flour in a food processor to combine. Add butter and pulse until largest pieces are pea-size. Beat egg yolks, sour cream, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. With the motor running, stream sour cream mixture into food processor and process until dough forms a ball around the blade. Turn out dough onto a surface and knead several times until smooth and homogenous. Divide in half and form into ¾-inch thick disks. Wrap in plastic and chill until firm, about 2 hours. Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 350°F. Let 1 disk of dough sit at room temperature until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Roll out dough on a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper, shifting often on sheet and dusting with more flour as needed to keep from sticking, to a 12-inch square. Using a small offset spatula, spread half of Nutella over dough in a thin layer. Sprinkle half of the nuts, 1 tablespoon demerara sugar, and ½ teaspoon sea salt over Nutella. Roll up dough to make a log, using parchment paper to help. Repeat with remaining dough, Nutella, nuts, 1 tablespoon demerara sugar, and ½ teaspoon sea salt. Slice logs 1-inch thick and transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 1½-inches apart. Brush tops with egg and sprinkle lightly with more sea salt. Bake rugelach until centers are set and tops are firm to the touch, 25 to 30 minutes; let cool. MAKE AHEAD: Dough can be made 1 month ahead and kept in the freezer, completely thaw the dough in the refrigerator before use.

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