Apricot Jam Kolacky—Polish Kolaczki Cookies
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Apricot Jam Kolacky—Polish Kolaczki Cookies, a treat that combines a buttery dough with sweet fruit filling. These cookies are known for their tender, flaky texture and can be customized with various fillings to suit your palate. Perfect for gatherings, holidays, or just as a comforting snack, these charming little pastries will impress anyone who tries them.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups butter (room temperature)
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 12 oz apricot jam (or any jam of your choice)
Instructions
- Cream together the butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add vanilla extract and salt; mix well. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into squares or circles.
- Place half a teaspoon of apricot jam in the center of each piece of dough. Fold over corners toward the center and pinch to seal.
- Arrange the filled cookies on lined baking sheets and bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow cooling before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg