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Kolacky Cookies

Delicious Kolacky Cookies: Eggless Cream Cheese Delights

Kolacky cookies are delightful eggless cream cheese pastries with endless filling options and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Czech, Polish
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Cold Cream Cheese Adds richness and moisture.
  • 1 cup Cold Butter Contributes to flaky texture.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure; can use gluten-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Canned Fruit Pie/Pastry Filling e.g., Apricot, Raspberry, Cherry.
Dusting Ingredients
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar Adds a sweet finishing touch.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine cream cheese and butter in a stand mixer at medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add vanilla extract and mix for an additional minute.
  3. Gradually add flour and mix on low speed until a soft dough forms, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Roll out chilled dough to 1/8 inch thick and cut into 2-inch squares.
  7. Place fruit filling in the center of each square and fold corners to enclose the filling.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden and puffed.
  9. Cool on a wire rack and dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for 4-6 days or freeze unbaked for up to 3 months.

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