Easy Kolaczki Recipe

Step 1

Beat room temperature cream cheese, butter, milk, and granulated sugar at medium speed in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer until thoroughly combined. Beat in egg yolk.

Step 2

Sift in baking powder and flour and stir with a spatula or with the mixer on low until combined. The dough will be stiff. Cover dough with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 4

On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Using a 2 inch cookie cutter, cut cream cheese dough into circles. Place on a baking sheet, with each cookie 1 inch apart.

Step 5

Using your thumb, make a gentle thumbprint into each unbaked cookie. Spoon a bit of fruit filling on to each round (about 1 tsp.) and place in the oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and place cookies on to wire cooling racks to cool completely. Once cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy.