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Kolaczki (Polish Cookies) are the perfect tea time treat and lovely addition to a Christmas cookie plate. The delicious flaky pastry comes together with 4 simple ingredients and pairs beautifully with sweet and tart jewel-toned, jam fillings. A sprinkle of powdered sugar makes these cookies a show-stopper! /

Kolaczki (Polish Cookies)

unsalted butter (softened)

cream cheese (softened)

almond extract (other flavor extracts can be used)

salt

all purpose flour

jam (I used Bonne Maman Raspberry jam

water (to seal pastry dough)

powdered sugar (for rolling dough

Cream butter.

In a large mixing bowl cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth at medium-high speed. Beat in the almond extract.

Add flour.

Add the salt and all-purpose flour in 3 additions, scraping down the bowl as needed to combine. Do not over mix to keep the pastry light and flaky.

Chill.

Once the dough is combined form it into a ball and dump it onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Flatten the dough down into a square shape and cover it completely with plastic wrap. Place it in the refrigerator to chill for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Line baking sheets.

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper (or bake one batch at a time if you only have one baking sheet) and set aside.

Ready surface.

When the dough has chilled, sprinkle a clean work surface and a rolling pin with powedered sugar.

Roll and cut.

Divide the dough in half (return the other half to the refrigerator until ready to use) and roll the dough into a large square, 7½ x 7½, 1⁄4 inch thick. Trim the edges with a pizza cutter. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into 2 1⁄2 inch squares. (Re-roll the scraps to cut more cookies.)

Preheat oven.

Add jam.

Carefully transfer the squares to the prepared baking sheets and spoon 1⁄2 teaspoon of jam in the middle of each square.

Fold pastry.

Cross one corner of the pastry square over the jam filling. Rub a small drop of water on the corner of the pastry square and then seal the cookie by overlapping with the opposite pastry square corner. Carefully pinch the dough to seal it with your thumb and index finger. Continue until all the cookies are sealed.

Bake.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are just slightly golden. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack after 3 minutes to cool completely.

Serve.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving and enjoy!

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Kolaczki (Polish Cookies) are the perfect tea time treat and lovely addition to a Christmas cookie plate. The delicious flaky pastry comes together with 4 simple ingredients and pairs beautifully with sweet and tart jewel-toned, jam fillings. A sprinkle of powdered sugar makes these cookies a show-stopper!

KOLACZKI (POLISH COOKIES)

Easy Kolacky Recipe - Polish Christmas Cookies You Need To Try!

unsalted butter

cream cheese

flour

tbsps of sugar (optionally)

jars of jam (20 oz)

sugar

Beat the butter with cream cheese. [both should...

Beat the butter with cream cheese. [both should be in room temperature]

Start adding the flour gradually. Form the dough...

Start adding the flour gradually. Form the dough using a hand or food processor. Beat until the flour is incorporated and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Do not overmix.

Wrap the dough in the plastic wrap and...

Wrap the dough in the plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour (may be overnight).

Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C).

Roll out the dough on a floured pastry...

Roll out the dough on a floured pastry board. It should be about ⅛'' thick.

Cut into small squares (about 2-3'').

Place the jam in the center of each...

Place the jam in the center of each square (½ teaspoon for each).

Pinch the opposite corners of the squares to...

Pinch the opposite corners of the squares to form the cookie.

Place kolackys on the pan lined with baking...

Place kolackys on the pan lined with baking paper.

Bake for about 15-20 minutes.

Cool off. If you want the cookies to...

Cool off. If you want the cookies to be sweeter, sprinkle them with powdered sugar.

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Easy Kolaczki Recipe

Butter (2 sticks, room temperature)

Cream Cheese (room temperature)

milk

Cups All Purpose Flour

baking powder

Can Solo Raspberry Fruit Filling

Sugar

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.

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.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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.

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.

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