rugelach

noun

rug·​e·​lach ˈrü-gə-ləḵ How to pronounce rugelach (audio)
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

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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 

Word History

Etymology

Yiddish rugelekh, rogelekh, plural of rugele, rogele, diminutive of rog corner, of Slavic origin; akin to Polish róg horn, corner

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rugelach was in 1941

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“Rugelach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rugelach. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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