Description
A delightful recipe for making traditional Polish Kolachki cookies, filled with fruit preserves and dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fruit preserves (apricot, raspberry, or your choice)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, butter, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until a dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into squares, approximately 3 inches by 3 inches.
- Place a small spoonful of fruit preserves in the center of each square.
- Fold the corners of the square towards the center to form a pocket and pinch to seal.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a variation, try using different flavors of fruit preserves.
- Make sure the dough is well-chilled for easier handling.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg