Rugelach

Rugelach (also spelled rugalach) are cookies from eastern Europe whose name derives from the Yiddish word rugel, translating to “royal.” Good rugelach are more chewy than flaky, so it is important that the dough not be too short. The cookies are made with several types of fillings, including various jams, poppy seed paste, and chocolate. To replace the apricot filling with chocolate filling in this recipe, combine 6