rugelach

noun

rug·e·lach ˈrü-gə-ləḵ

variants or less commonly rugalach

plural rugelach

: a pastry made with cream-cheese dough that is rolled around a filling (such as nuts, jam, or chocolate) and baked

Examples of rugelach in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The latter contains recipes and tips for making holiday cookies that are L.A. in spirit: citrusy gingerbread palm trees, rosy-pink rugelach and creme pies with a golden spin. —

L.a. Times Food Staff, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023 An egg wash and a dusting of sparkling sugar before baking really make the rugelach shine. —

Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023 Other elements of the installation that, well, felt real include an antique cash register, a traditional Greek diner coffee cup and the pickles in a jar atop the counter next to the rugelach. —

John Carucci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2023 The rugelach from Just Like Nana’s is a traditional recipe that uses healthier ingredients. —

Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 See all Example Sentences for rugelach

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