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Kolacky Cookies

Delicious Kolacky Cookies: Easy Eggless Fruit-Filled Treats

Delight in these Kolacky Cookies, a sweet Polish treat filled with fruit.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Polish
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can substitute with mascarpone
  • ½ cup Cold Butter Ensure it is cold for best results
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour No direct substitutes recommended
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract Use homemade or high-quality extract
For the Filling
  • 12 oz Fruit Pie Filling Options include apricot, raspberry, cherry
For the Topping
  • ¼ cup Confectioners' Sugar For dusting on top

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • plastic wrap
  • Rolling Pin
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Kolacky Cookies
  1. Combine cold butter and cream cheese in a stand mixer bowl. Beat on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Gradually add all-purpose flour and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined to form a soft dough.
  3. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Roll dough out to ⅛ inch thick on a floured surface and cut into 2'x2' squares.
  6. In the center of each square, place a small dollop of fruit pie filling, fold corners over and pinch to seal.
  7. Place filled cookies on baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool cookies on pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack; dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Blend chunky fillings in a food processor for a smoother consistency. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-6 days.

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