Kolache Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Kolache Cookies, a tender and buttery treat inspired by traditional Eastern European pastries. Made with a rich dough of cream cheese and butter, these cookies boast a perfectly soft and flaky texture that melts in your mouth. Each cookie is filled with a dollop of fruity preserves—choose from apricot, raspberry, or plum for a burst of sweetness in every bite. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and a golden bake in under 15, these homemade cookies are as simple as they are elegant. Finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar, they make a stunning addition to your holiday cookie platter or an indulgent afternoon snack. Perfect for sharing—or savoring solo—Kolache Cookies are a timeless classic that will charm cookie lovers everywhere.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 227 grams cream cheese
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 120 grams fruit preserves (e.g., apricot, raspberry, or plum)
- 30 grams powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and cream cheese using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the granulated sugar and beat again until well combined.
Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing just until the dough begins to come together. Be careful not to overmix.
Divide the dough into two equal parts, flatten each into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick. Keep the other disc refrigerated until ready to use.
Using a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out as many circles as possible from the dough. Re-roll scraps as needed.
Place the circles on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of fruit preserves into the center of each circle.
Gently fold two opposite sides of each circle toward the center, slightly overlapping them, and press lightly to seal.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are fully cooled, dust them lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3966 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 275.1 g | 353% | |
| Saturated Fat | 159.7 g | 798% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 732 mg | 244% | |
| Sodium | 3139 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 361.3 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 149.1 g | ||
| Protein | 41.4 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 315 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 736 mg | 16% | |
*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.
