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Kolacky Cookies

Kolacky cookies are delightful pastries filled with sweet fruit preserves, perfect for holiday celebrations or special occasions.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 125

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use mascarpone cheese as a substitute if needed.
  • 1 cup Cold Butter Make sure the butter is cold for a flaky texture.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
Filling and Topping
  • 12 oz Can of Fruit Pie Filling Choose from Apricot, Raspberry, Cherry, etc.
  • Confectioners' Sugar For topping the cookies.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix together cold butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract in a stand mixer until creamy. Slowly add in the flour until well blended. Let the dough chill in the refrigerator for about one hour.
Rolling and Cutting
  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly greasing it. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough until it is about 1/8 inch thick. Slice the dough into squares using a pastry cutter.
Filling and Shaping
  1. Place a small amount of the fruit filling in the center of each square. Fold the corners of the square over the filling to meet in the middle, slightly overlapping them.
  2. Place a bit more filling between the overlapping corners to secure the cookies during baking.
Baking
  1. Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes. Check halfway through and gently press any opened corners back into place. Transfer to a cooling rack once finished.
Serving
  1. Once cooled, sprinkle the cookies with powdered sugar for a sweet finish.

Notes

Ensure the dough is chilled before rolling and filling. Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Freeze for up to three months.