Kolache Cookies
"Kolache are Czech pastries. Traditionally they are not cookies, but doughy yeast buns filled with jam or poppy seeds. In my family we always make a cookie version and I have to confess that Ive eaten a bunch of these prematurely."
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Hey there, dessert lovers! We are always excited to share delicious recipes with you, and today we have some sweet treats that we think you'll absolutely love.
If you enjoy making Kolache Cookies, then you might also enjoy trying your hand at making traditional Czech Kolaches. These sweet bread pastries are filled with delicious fruit preserves or poppy seed filling and are perfect for a special occasion or holiday brunch. They are sure to impress your friends and family with their beautiful appearance and amazing flavor.
For those looking to up the ante in the kitchen, we recommend trying your hand at making Kolache Cake. This decadent dessert combines the flavors of a classic Kolache cookie with a rich, moist cake for a truly indulgent treat. It's perfect for a celebration or as a special dessert for a dinner party.
If you're looking for a lighter option, why not try making Kolache Cupcakes? These bite-sized treats are a fun twist on the classic cookie and are perfect for snacking or as a sweet addition to a brunch spread. They are easy to make and are guaranteed to be a hit with all your friends and family.
No matter which recipe you choose, we know that you'll have a blast in the kitchen whipping up these delicious desserts. Happy baking!
Makes24 cookies
Preparation Time15 min
Chilling Time1 hr
Cooking Time10 min
Cooking Vessel Sizebaking sheets
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound butter, softened slightly (2 sticks)
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened slightly
- 2 cup all-purpose flour, sfited
- 1 cup powdered sugar, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 jar preserves (not jelly), flavor of your choice
Instructions
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Cream butter and cream cheese.
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Mix in flour and powdered sugar to form a smooth dough. If the dough seems too loose, I add a cup more powdered sugar.
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Gather dough into a ball, flatten a round disk, saran wrap and chill for about 1 hour or overnight. This makes it easier to roll out and cut into circles. Roll dough out to somewhere between a " and " thickness. Using a 3-4" biscuit or round cookie cutter, cut circles, rerolling the scraps until you've used all the dough. Place circles onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Using your thumb make a deep impression in the center of each cookie. Fill that impression with about 1 tsp of preserve. (too much preserves will cause it to overflow, still yummy, but not pretty)
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Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake until just beginning to brown on the bottom edges. 10-12 min.
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Cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar right before serving.
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Cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen. If you freeze them, don't sprinkle with powdered sugar until ready to serve.