Easy Rugalech

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup apricot jam
• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1 egg white, beaten

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the oil and orange juice and mix until a dough forms.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch (6mm) thickness. Cut out circles with a 2-inch (5cm) cookie cutter.
4. Place the circles on a greased baking sheet. Spread a teaspoon of apricot jam on each circle and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
5. Brush the circles with the beaten egg white and bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden-brown. Let cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Rugalech is a traditional Jewish cookie that is often served at holidays such as Rosh Hashanah and Hanukkah.
• Rugalech are also sometimes filled with chocolate or other sweet fillings.
• The name "rugalech" comes from the Yiddish word for "round."