Description

Classic Kolacky cookies are traditional Central and Eastern European pastries made with a rich cream cheese and butter dough, filled with fruit or sweetened cheese, and dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for holidays and special occasions.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature

2 (3 oz) packages cream cheese, room temperature

Pastry filling of your choice (apricot, raspberry, strawberry, or cream cheese)

Powdered sugar for dusting

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Instructions

Let the butter and cream cheese soften to room temperature, then blend them together in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
Gradually add the flour and mix well. Use hands to finish mixing the thick dough.
Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
Cut the dough into 2-inch squares and place a small amount of filling in the center of each.
Fold two opposite corners over the filling to form a triangle or envelope shape.
Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown.
Allow cookies to cool, then dust generously with powdered sugar.

Notes

Use thick jams or pastry fillings to prevent leaks during baking.

Chill the dough to help cookies maintain shape.

For a twist, try nut, prune, or citrus zest fillings.

Cookies can be stored at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerated for a week, or frozen for 2 months.

Reheat in a 300°F oven for 2–3 minutes if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Central European

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 190
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg