Dad's Famous Kolacky's

Delight in the nostalgic flavors of "Dad's Famous Kolacky's," a tender, melt-in-your-mouth classic Czech pastry that's perfect for any occasion. Made from a buttery cream cheese dough and filled with luscious fruit preserves like apricot or raspberry, these bite-sized treats balance rich flavor with subtle sweetness. The dough is chilled for easy handling, then rolled out and shaped, creating a crisp, flaky base for the fruity filling. Finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar, these kolackys are ideal for holiday gatherings, coffee breaks, or simply indulging your sweet tooth. With just a few simple ingredients and a bake time of 12 minutes, these pastries are an effortless way to impress family and friends while honoring a time-honored tradition. Try them warm from the oven or paired with your favorite warm beverage!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:42 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Fruit preserves (apricot, raspberry, or your favorite)
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the unsalted butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.

Step 3

Divide the dough into two equal portions. Flatten each portion into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 5

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disk to about 1/8-inch thickness. Keep the other disk in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Step 6

Using a 2-inch round or square cookie cutter, cut out shapes from the dough. Place the cut-outs on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 7

With your thumb or the back of a teaspoon, gently make a small indent in the center of each cut-out. Fill each indent with about 1/4 teaspoon of fruit preserves. Be careful not to overfill, as the filling will spread during baking.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the kolacky cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, dust the kolacky generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(759.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3015.2

Total Fat 176.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 102.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 477.1mg	0%
Sodium 762.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 327.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g	0%
Total Sugars 99.9g
Protein 42.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 292.6mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 731.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.8%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 42.6%