Description
Kolaczki are traditional Polish cookies made with a rich cream cheese dough and filled with fruit preserves. Flaky, tender, and lightly dusted with powdered sugar, they are a nostalgic treat perfect for holidays or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
1/2 cup fruit preserves (apricot, raspberry, or prune)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream the butter and cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract (if using) and a pinch of salt, and mix well.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two portions, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out one dough disk on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into 2×2-inch squares.
- Place a small spoonful of fruit preserves in the center of each square.
- Fold two opposite corners into the center and press to seal. Use a dab of water if needed.
- Arrange cookies on the baking sheet, 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely, then dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use thick fruit preserves to prevent leakage during baking.
The dough can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen.
For variety, use fillings like cherry jam, fig spread, or lemon curd.
Drizzle with glaze or sprinkle chopped nuts for a festive touch.
Cookies can be stored at room temperature for 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+1 hour chilling)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
