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• Rugelach are crescent-shaped cookie-pastries commonly made with a variety of fillings. In the United States they are traditionally made with a cream cheese dough, while in Europe they are more often made with a butter or sour cream dough. While it is traditionally a sweet dessert, savory versions have recently become popular.

• Fast Facts

  1. Also called: Rugala, kipfel, cheese bagelach
  2. Origin: Austria
  3. Traditional Jewish dessert
  4. Often eaten at Hanukkah

• Common Fillings

  1. Raisins
  2. Walnuts
  3. Cinnamon
  4. Chocolate
  5. Marzipan
  6. Fruit preserves
  7. Olives
  8. Hazelnuts
  9. Dates

• What's In a Name?

  There are many competing theories on where the name "rugelach" comes from. Here are a few.

  1. Yiddish for "little twists"
  2. Rog: Slavic for "horn"
  3. Rugel: Yiddish for "royal"

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