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Kolacky Cookies

Delicious Kolacky Cookies: Eggless Cream Cheese Delight

Indulge in soft and pillowy Kolacky cookies filled with sweet fruit goodness.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Eastern European
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 8 ounces Cold Cream Cheese Make sure it's cold for proper mixing.
  • 8 ounces Cold Butter Chilled butter yields the best texture.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Sift for a lighter, airy pastry.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Opt for high-quality extract for the best result.
For the Sweet Filling
  • 12 ounces Canned Fruit Pie/Pastry Filling Choose between apricot, raspberry, cherry, or a blend.
For Finishing Touches
  • to taste Confectioners' Sugar Light dusting before serving adds sweetness.

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Fluted pastry cutter
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • plastic wrap
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a stand mixer, combine cold cream cheese, cold butter, and pure vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy, about 3–5 minutes.
  2. Gradually add sifted all-purpose flour while the mixer is running on low. Mix until flour is fully incorporated and dough is soft.
  3. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
  4. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ⅛ inch thick.
  6. Using a fluted pastry cutter, cut the rolled dough into 2-inch squares.
  7. Place ¼-½ teaspoon of fruit filling in the center of each square. Fold corners over the filling and pinch to seal.
  8. Arrange filled cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure the fruit filling is smooth to prevent cookies from opening during baking. Store cookies in an airtight container for 4-6 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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