You are correct. These are not rugelach -- more like pastry swirls. I have been making rugelach for 50+ years. I don't put in a jelly filling, it is always a nut filling, but you can put in whatever you like. They are not necessarily Jewish either. They are made in numerous European countries and not just Poland. My recipe is a smaller batch than yours since I am a home baker who makes thousands of European cookies during the Christmas season. I also never heard of anyone using an egg wash -- totally unnecessary ! These delicious cookies are just dusted with Confectioner's sugar and drizzling with icing really is not a good idea because then they are way too sweet. Happy Baking !!!
Jeanette:
You are correct. These are not rugelach -- more like pastry swirls. I have been making rugelach for 50+ years. I don't put in a jelly filling, it is always a nut filling, but you can put in whatever you like. They are not necessarily Jewish either. They are made in numerous European countries and not just Poland. My recipe is a smaller batch than yours since I am a home baker who makes thousands of European cookies during the Christmas season. I also never heard of anyone using an egg wash -- totally unnecessary ! These delicious cookies are just dusted with Confectioner's sugar and drizzling with icing really is not a good idea because then they are way too sweet. Happy Baking !!!