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Soft and tender Polish kolacky cookies made with a cream cheese dough, filled with smooth fruit preserves like apricot or raspberry, and dusted with powdered sugar. These eggless pastries are delicate and perfect for various occasions.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 48 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cold cream cheese
  • 1 cup cold butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces canned fruit pie/pastry filling (smooth apricot, raspberry, cherry, etc.; blend chunky jams in food processor until smooth)
  • Confectioners’ sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer, combine cold butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract. Slowly add the flour, mixing just until everything comes together. Chill the dough in the fridge for 1 hour to keep it firm and easy to handle.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly spraying with nonstick spray.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ⅛ inch thick. Use a pastry cutter to cut the dough into approximately 2-inch squares.
  4. Place about ¼ to ½ teaspoon of smooth fruit filling in the center of each square. Carefully bring two opposite corners towards the center, overlapping them to seal. Add a dab of filling where the corners overlap to help them stick.
  5. Bake the cookies on the prepared sheet for 12-15 minutes. Halfway through baking, check to ensure cookies haven’t opened; gently press corners back if needed.
  6. Transfer baked cookies to a cooling rack. When fully cooled, sprinkle generously with powdered sugar.

Notes

Use a smooth fruit filling or blend chunky jams in a food processor to prevent cookies from opening during baking., Keeping the dough chilled helps maintain firmness and ease of handling during rolling and cutting., Storage: Store kolacky cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 to 6 days; no refrigeration needed.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Cuisine: Polish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 77 kcal
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Protein: 1 g