Nut Kolacky
Delight your taste buds with Nut Kolacky, a classic Eastern European pastry that combines a buttery, flaky dough with a sweet, nutty filling for the ultimate treat. This traditional recipe starts with a tender cream cheese and butter dough that’s chilled to perfection for easy rolling. The star of the show is the rich walnut filling, enhanced with a hint of vanilla and just the right touch of sweetness. Each pastry is handcrafted into elegant little squares, folded to encase the filling, and baked until lightly golden. A final dusting of powdered sugar adds a delicate finish, making these bite-sized delights as beautiful as they are delicious. Perfect for holiday cookie platters, special gatherings, or an indulgent snack, these Nut Kolacky offer a nostalgic taste of old-world baking tradition. Tags: nut kolacky recipe, walnut-filled pastries, traditional Eastern European dessert, holiday baking ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 227 grams cream cheese
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ground walnuts
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and cream cheese until smooth and well combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter and cream cheese mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into two equal pieces, flatten them into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
While the dough chills, prepare the nut filling. In a medium bowl, combine the ground walnuts, granulated sugar, egg white, and vanilla extract. Mix until the filling has a spreadable consistency. Set aside.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
Using a sharp knife or pastry cutter, cut the dough into 2.5-inch squares.
Place a small dollop of the nut filling (about 1 teaspoon) in the center of each square.
Fold opposite corners of the square over the filling, overlapping slightly, and press gently to seal. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
Place the filled pastries on the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the kolacky to cool completely on a wire rack.
Once cooled, dust the kolacky generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 353.3 g | 453% | |
| Saturated Fat | 167.1 g | 836% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 732 mg | 244% | |
| Sodium | 807 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 443.4 g | 161% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 242.3 g | ||
| Protein | 62.2 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 422 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1198 mg | 25% | |
*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.
