Kolache Kookies
Discover the joy of baking with these delightful Kolache Kookies, a sweet twist on the classic Czech pastry. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are made with simple pantry staples like sour cream and egg yolks for a rich and tender texture, while a dollop of your favorite fruit preserves—be it apricot, raspberry, or prune—adds a burst of vibrant flavor in every bite. With a soft, thumbprint design and optional powdered sugar dusting, these beautiful treats are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the palate. Perfect for holiday cookie trays, tea-time indulgences, or a comforting homemade dessert, Kolache Kookies come together in just 35 minutes and serve 24, making them an easy yet impressive bake. Embrace these traditional, fruit-filled delights and bring a touch of European charm to your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup fruit preserves (e.g., apricot, raspberry, or prune)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
Stir in the sour cream, blending until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into small balls. Place the balls approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, gently press an indentation into the center of each ball of dough.
Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of fruit preserves.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3002 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.0 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.0 g | 375% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 674 mg | 225% | |
| Sodium | 1183 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 432.8 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 183.6 g | ||
| Protein | 41.0 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 511 mg | 11% | |
*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.
