Best Ever Rugelach

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Beat 1 cup butter and cottage cheese together in a bowl; gradually stir in flour. Dough will be sticky. Divide dough into thirds, roll into balls, wrap, and refrigerate, at least 2 hours.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine brown sugar, pecans, raisins, remaining ¼ cup butter, and cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Roll one dough ball into a 9-inch circle on a floured surface. Keep remaining dough refrigerated.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Spread 1 tablespoon orange marmalade on dough circle; gently press ⅓ brown sugar mixture into dough. Cut circle into 16 wedges; roll each wedge tightly, starting with wide end. Place cookies, point-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, marmalade, and brown sugar mixture. Beat egg white with water in a small bowl; brush onto each cookie.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (48 servings total)