Kolackys
Delight your taste buds with these buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Kolackys, a classic Eastern European cookie that’s brimming with old-world charm. This simple yet decadent recipe combines cream cheese and butter for a rich, tender dough that perfectly complements the sweet, fruity centers made with luscious apricot, raspberry, or cherry preserves. With only a handful of pantry ingredients, including a touch of vanilla for added depth, these cookies are easy to prepare and ideal for sharing. Perfect for holidays or any special occasion, Kolackys are baked to golden perfection and finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar for an irresistibly festive touch. Whether you’re indulging in tradition or trying them for the first time, these beautifully crafted thumbprint cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 227 grams cream cheese, softened
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 25 grams granulated sugar
- 120 grams fruit preserves (e.g., apricot, raspberry, or cherry)
- 50 grams powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 5 milliliters vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually mix in the vanilla extract and sugar, then slowly add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Using a 2-inch round or square cookie cutter, cut out shapes and place them onto the parchment-lined baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
Make a small indentation in the center of each cookie with your thumb or the back of a spoon, being careful not to go all the way through the dough.
Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of fruit preserves into each indentation.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the kolackys are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, generously dust the kolackys with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 266.1 g | 341% | |
| Saturated Fat | 164.8 g | 824% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 747 mg | 249% | |
| Sodium | 804 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 357.5 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 144.4 g | ||
| Protein | 42.3 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 322 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 674 mg | 14% | |
*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.
