Kolatki Kolacki Ukrainian Christmas Cookies Via Czechoslovakia
Delight in the old-world charm of Kolatki Kolacki, traditional Ukrainian Christmas cookies with roots in Czechoslovakia, perfect for your holiday baking. These delicate treats feature a buttery, cream cheese-infused dough that is rolled thin and folded around luscious fruit preserves like apricot, raspberry, or prune. Baked to golden perfection, each cookie is finished with a snowy dusting of powdered sugar, making them as beautiful as they are delicious. Their signature flaky texture and fruity center make these cookies a festive favorite, ideal for gift giving or sharing at family gatherings. Quick to prepare and boasting classic Eastern European flavors, these Kolatki Kolacki cookies will transport you to a holiday table steeped in tradition. Perfect for anyone searching for unique Christmas cookies, simple holiday desserts, or traditional Eastern European sweets, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fruit preserves (apricot, raspberry, or prune, as preferred)
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and diced cold butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add the softened cream cheese to the bowl and mix until a soft dough forms. Avoid over-mixing to maintain a delicate texture.
3. Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten into discs, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disc to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a round or square cookie cutter (approximately 2-3 inches wide) to cut out shapes. Repeat with the second dough disc.
6. Place the cut-out dough shapes onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a spoon, place a small dollop (about 1/2 teaspoon) of fruit preserves in the center of each shape. Avoid overfilling to prevent the preserves from spilling out during baking.
7. Fold two opposite edges of each cookie toward the center, partially overlapping them to form a pinched or envelope-like shape. Gently press to seal.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden on the edges.
9. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
10. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze them for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4820 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 281.0 g | 360% | |
| Saturated Fat | 174.0 g | 870% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 787 mg | 262% | |
| Sodium | 854 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 531.1 g | 193% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 216.3 g | ||
| Protein | 54.1 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 397 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1040 mg | 22% | |
*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.
