Description
Kolacky Cookies are delightful, flaky pastries filled with sweet fruit pie filling and topped with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar. This easy-to-make recipe combines a creamy cream cheese and butter dough with your favorite fruit preserves to deliver a perfect balance of buttery richness and fruity sweetness, making them a beloved treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (adds a rich, creamy texture)
- 1 cup cold butter (ensure it’s cold for a flaky texture)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (foundation for your cookies)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (enhances the overall flavor)
Filling and Topping
- 12 oz fruit pie filling (choose your favorite flavor)
- Confectioners’ sugar (to dust over cooled cookies)
Instructions
- Mix together: Start by combining cold butter, cream cheese, and vanilla in a stand mixer. Gradually add flour until the dough is well blended. Once mixed, chill the dough for about 1 hour to firm it up, which helps in easy rolling and shaping.
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a cookie sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
- Roll out dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough until it’s about â…› inch thick. Use a knife or cookie cutter to cut the dough into squares of your preferred size.
- Add filling: Place a small scoop of your chosen fruit pie filling at the center of each dough square. Fold two opposite corners over the filling to create a sealed pocket, ensuring the filling stays inside while baking.
- Bake cookies: Arrange the prepared cookies on the cookie sheet, leaving some space between each. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies turn a light golden brown.
- Cool and dust: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, dust generously with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are cold before mixing to achieve a flaky texture.
- Chilling the dough is essential for easier handling and better shape retention during baking.
- Use your favorite fruit pie filling such as cherry, apricot, or blueberry for varied flavors.
- Store baked kolacky in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
