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Kolacky Cookies

Kolacky Cookies: Flaky Cream Cheese Treats with Fruity Fun

Delightful eggless Kolacky Cookies featuring a flaky cream cheese pastry with customizable fruit fillings.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Polish
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 8 ounces cream cheese opt for a cream cheese alternative for a lighter version
  • 1 cup cold butter must be cold for the best dough consistency
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can be replaced with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free variation
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract always go for high-quality extract for optimal taste
For the Filling
  • fruit pie filling options like blueberry, cherry, or apricot work wonderfully
  • confectioners' sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • fluted pastry cutter
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Kolacky Cookies
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and cold butter until thoroughly combined and creamy. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour and vanilla extract until the dough forms a soft, cohesive ball. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about ⅛-inch thickness. Cut into squares measuring approximately 2"x2".
  4. Place a small amount of fruit filling in the center of each square. Pinch corners together to create a pocket.
  5. Arrange filled cookies on the baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until light golden.
  6. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-6 days. If frozen, wrap tightly and place in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

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