Kolaczki (Eastern European pastries with fruit fillings)

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Kolaczki (Eastern European pastries with fruit fillings)

There is definitely a lot of  debate as to who invented kolaczki or where they originated from. The Polish claim it but so do the Slovaks, Croatians, Czechs and others. I don’t remember eating them as a child growing up or while living in Poland. I was first introduced to Kolaczki by my Polish/American friend who shared this great recipe with me. I have started making them ever since and the entire family loves them. Kolaczki can be round like a thumb-print style, square or diamond- shaped, or like the traditional crescent filled.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time30 minutes
Resting Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Polish
Servings: 20
Calories: 165kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 and1/2 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 12 ounce can fruit/pie filling
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
  • 1 package vanilla optional

Instructions

  • Beat room temperature butter, milk, granulated sugar and cheese at medium speed in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer until thoroughly combined. Beat in egg yolk.
  • Sift in baking powder and flour and stir with a spatula or with the mixer on low until combined. The dough will be stiff.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes to an hour
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to ¼ inch thickness. Using a 2 inch cookie cutter, cut cream cheese dough into circles. Place on a baking sheet, with each cookie 1 inch apart.
  • Using your thumb, make a gentle thumbprint in the center of each unbaked cookie. Spoon a bit of fruit filling on to each round (about 1 teaspoon) and place in the oven.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, until lightly browned.
  • Remove from the oven and place cookies on to wire cooling racks to cool completely. When cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 20
Amount per serving  
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.4g 17%
Saturated Fat 8.4g 42%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 103mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 10.1g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Total Sugars 1.6g  
Protein 1.6g  
Vitamin D 7mcg 36%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 49mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie per day is used for general nutrition advice.

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