Dessert for 24
Apple Butter Rugelach
$0.80for 4180 minServes 24
Cream cheese pastry spirals hold apple butter and cacao nibs, then bake with crisp, tender edges.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butter, 8 oz$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price | |
| Cream cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price | |
| Milk, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.77 | ||
Swaps
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSugar and brown sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
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- 180 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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Typical price
$0.20 per serving$0.80 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten free flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 oz unsalted butter
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup musselman's apple butter
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
Steps
- Mix the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Work in the butter and cream cheese until a soft dough forms, then chill for 60 minutes.
- Divide the dough in half and roll each half into a 10-inch circle.
- Spread each circle with apple butter, sprinkle with cacao nibs and nutmeg, and cut each into 12 wedges.
- Roll each wedge from the wide end to the point and place the pieces on a baking sheet.
- Brush the rugelach with milk and bake at 350 F for 20 to 25 minutes.
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