Grandma's Kolacky Cookies
Transport yourself to the cozy embrace of holiday traditions with Grandma’s Kolacky Cookies, a cherished Eastern European classic that combines buttery, flaky dough with a burst of sweet fruit preserves. Made with a unique cream cheese and butter base, these delicate cookies are tender, rich, and irresistibly melt-in-your-mouth. The hand-pressed center, filled with vibrant apricot, raspberry, or prune preserves, adds a jewel-like touch and a delightful tangy-sweet contrast. Topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar, each bite is a perfect balance of elegance and comfort. With just 30 minutes of prep time and simple pantry ingredients, this recipe creates 36 cookies that are perfect for festive cookie platters, gift-giving, or enjoying alongside a warm cup of tea. Bring a slice of nostalgia to your table with these timeless kolacky cookies!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup fruit preserves (apricot, raspberry, or prune)
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, softened cream cheese, and granulated sugar. Beat the mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 2
Add the vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until incorporated.
Step 3
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 4
Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a flat disk. Wrap the disks in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Step 5
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 6
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disk to about 1/8-inch thickness. Using a 2-inch square cookie cutter (or similarly sized cutter), cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart.
Step 7
Using the back of a small spoon or your thumb, make a small indentation in the center of each cookie. Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of fruit preserves. Avoid overfilling to prevent the preserves from spilling out during baking.
Step 8
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Rotate the baking sheets halfway through baking for even cooking.
Step 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 10
Once the cookies are completely cooled, dust them lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Step 11
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1078.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4624.7 |
| Total Fat 274.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 169.8g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 767.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 806.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 497.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 200.3g | |
| Protein 53.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 116.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 356.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 850.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories