Cupcake Kolackes
Delight in the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Cupcake Kolackes, a charming twist on the traditional Eastern European pastry. These tender treats combine the richness of cream cheese and buttery dough with the vibrant sweetness of fruit preserves, baked to perfection in convenient cupcake form. With a prep time of just 30 minutes and a golden bake in under 15, these kolackes are a breeze to make and perfect for any occasion—from holiday spreads to afternoon tea. Topped with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, their elegant appearance belies their effortless creation. Whether you choose apricot, raspberry, or strawberry preserves, these handheld delights offer a burst of flavor in every bite. Serve these irresistibly soft and sweet cupcake kolackes as a delightful snack, dessert, or coffee companion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams Unsalted butter
- 113 grams Cream cheese
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 190 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 120 grams Fruit preserves (e.g., apricot, raspberry, or strawberry)
- 10 grams Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-slot muffin or cupcake tin with paper liners.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the bowl, and beat until light and fluffy, about another 2 minutes.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour in small increments, mixing just until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Divide the dough evenly into the prepared cupcake liners. Use the back of a spoon or your fingertips to press the dough into the liners, creating a slight well in the center of each.
Spoon 1 to 2 teaspoons of fruit preserves into the center of each well, ensuring not to overfill.
Bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes, or until the edges of the dough are lightly golden brown.
Remove the cupcake kolackes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the tops with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Serve and enjoy these delightful cupcake kolackes with coffee or tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.1 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 34 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 36 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
