I like these cookies because they are quick, easy and uncomplicated. With only 4 ingredients this recipe is a breeze and it makes you wonder why all other cookies recipes require any more ingredients. The jelly sets them apart from any other cookie on the cookie tray. Traditionally they are made with sour cream (as this is the basis for most Slavic dishes), but I find that cream cheese creates a thicker and more resilient dough without compromising taste.
The filling can be anything you want, but use it sparingly, the jelly melts down. On that note, Id use a jelly that already has pectin in it. Pectin is a thickening agent in most jellies. This will aid in retaining the jelly on your cookie instead of it melting off.
If you are making these cookies in advance, Id recommend putting them in the refrigerator to keep fresh. However they do not do well being frozen after they have been baked. So eat them quick !
Kolaczki Cookies
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 12 oz Salted Butter
- 3 cups Flour
- 8 oz Jelly
- powdered sugar and granulated sugar to roll out dough approx 1/2 cup each
Instructions
- Combine Cream cheese and butter in a mixer until combined. Then gradually add in the 3 cups of flour until the dough forms.
- Separate dough into 2 halves. Wrap each half in plastic and refrigerate dough for 2 hours
- Take dough out of fridge and unwrap. Spread powdered sugar and granulated sugar onto a flat surface. With a rolling pin, roll out dough 1/4 inch thick. Cut dough into 2 inch x 2 Inch squares.
- Put a dab of jelly in the center of the squares. Wrap one corner of the cookie towards the center and overlapping the opposite corner. Smooth out dough so no creases form. Secure with a toothpick in necessary.
- Pre-heat oven at 350 degrees. Bake for 15 mins or until it starts to brown.
