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Kolacky Cookies

Kolacky Cookies: Flaky Cream Cheese Goodness with Fruit Joy

Kolacky Cookies are irresistible, flaky pastries filled with fruit and dusted with powdered sugar, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Polish
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 8 oz cream cheese Provides richness and moisture; substitute with mascarpone if needed.
  • 1/2 cup cold butter Adds tenderness and flakiness; well-chilled.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Foundation for the dough; can replace with gluten-free mix.
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract Enhances flavor; almond extract is a good alternative.
For the Filling
  • 1/4 tsp fruit pie filling (e.g., apricot, cherry, raspberry) Star of the cookie; blend chunky fillings until smooth.
For Topping
  • to taste confectioners' sugar For dusting on top.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • fluting cutter or knife
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a stand mixer, combine 8 oz. of cold cream cheese and ½ cup of cold butter, mixing until creamy.
  2. Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 tsp of pure vanilla extract, blending until the dough forms a soft ball.
  3. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
  4. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Roll out the chilled dough to about ⅛ inch thickness and cut into 2"x2" squares.
  6. Place a small amount of your chosen fruit filling in the center of each dough square.
  7. Bring the corners together, creating a sealed package, and ensure edges are pinched closed.
  8. Arrange filled cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  9. Once baked, allow cookies to cool and dust generously with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough thoroughly before rolling for the best texture. Watch the filling amount to prevent bursting while baking. Consider freezing unbaked cookies for better structure.

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