Rugelach

Rugelach are crescent-shaped pastries filled with chocolate, cinnamon, nuts, or jam, beloved in both Israel and Jewish communities worldwide. The name comes from the Yiddish word 'rugel' meaning royal, though some trace it to 'rog' meaning horn, describing its shape. In Israel, rugelach are sold at every bakery and are a fixture of holiday celebrations and Shabbat dessert tables.