Description
These Raspberry Kolaczki Cookies are a delightful Eastern European treat with a cream cheese dough and a sweet raspberry filling. Perfect for holiday baking or any time you crave a delicious cookie!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves or jam (thick, not runny)
- 1 egg (beaten, for sealing edges, optional)
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add Sugar and Vanilla: Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Add Flour: Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Chill Dough: Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out one portion of dough to about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 2-inch squares.
- Add Filling: Place about 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry preserves in the center of each square.
- Seal and Bake: Lightly brush two opposite corners with beaten egg, then fold over to the center, pressing gently to seal. Transfer to baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Dust: Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar once fully cooled.
Notes
- Use thick preserves or pastry filling to prevent spreading.
- Try other flavors like apricot or poppy seed for variety.
- Cookies freeze well, both baked and unbaked.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
