Sweet Cinnamon Rugelach for the Holidays

Sweet Cinnamon Rugelach


Oy vey! Hanukkah is just around the corner—are you ready to dazzle your guests with festive treats? While latkes and sufganiyot are must-haves, no Hanukkah celebration is complete without something sweet to finish off the meal. This year, why not put a delightful twist on a traditional favorite with our sweet cinnamon rugelach recipe? It’s a beloved treat, crafted with care by the talented chefs at JCHC’s senior living communities. Whether you’re preparing it for family, friends, or yourself, this rugelach is sure to bring warmth to your holiday table.

Ready to get baking? Let’s dive into this easy and delicious recipe that’s perfect for the season!

Rugelach Dough Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) margarine, softened
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 and 1/4 teaspoons Gefen Dry Yeast, dissolved in 1/4 cup warm water

Rugelach Filling Ingredients:

  • Cinnamon-sugar mixture
  • Oil, for brushing

Directions for the Dough:

  1. Combine the margarine, sugar, eggs, flour, and dissolved yeast to form a smooth dough. If needed, add extra flour to achieve a soft and workable consistency.
  2. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 3 hours.
  3. Once chilled, divide the dough into two portions. Keep one half refrigerated while working with the other.

Assembling the Rugelach:

  1. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough into a thin rectangle. Cut the dough horizontally into 3-4 strips, depending on how large you’d like your rugelach.
  2. For each strip, brush a layer of oil and generously sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Add a light drizzle of oil on top.
  3. Cut the strip diagonally into small triangles. Roll up each triangle from the wide end to the tip, and place on a foil-lined baking sheet, leaving about an inch between each rugelach.

Baking Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rugelach for around 18 minutes, or until they turn golden brown, rotating the baking sheets halfway through for even baking. Enjoy!

Sharing Traditional Meals at Our Assisted Living Community in NJ

At Lester Senior Living in Whippany, we cherish the opportunity to celebrate cherished traditions, like Hanukkah, with our residents and their families. Our culinary team takes pride in preparing beloved holiday dishes, such as cinnamon rugelach, latkes, and sufganiyot, to bring the warmth and spirit of Hanukkah to the table. These meals are more than just food – they’re a way to connect with our roots, relive memories, and create new ones with loved ones.

Whether you’re joining mom for a Hanukkah meal or visiting to experience our vibrant community, we welcome you to enjoy the delicious and nutritious options our chefs prepare daily. Come see why dining with us is an integral part of the JCHC experience, where every meal is served with care and tradition.

For more information about our dining options and the enriching lifestyle we offer seniors in Whippany, NJ, we invite you to join us for lunch or visit our website at https://jchcorp.org.

Original Source: https://jchcorp.org/sweet-cinnamon-rugelach-for-the-holidays/

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