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Finished Kolachkes

Kolachkes

Light, buttery, and sweet with a topping of fruit preserves, these Eastern European kolachkes are a perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American, Czech, Polish
Servings 3 dozen

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ¼ cups flour
  • 1/2 cup preserves I used black raspberry
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • Additional powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 F. Cream butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and ⅓ cup powdered sugar. Blend in 2 cups of flour and salt. Then work in remaining ¼ cup flour to form a smooth dough.
  • Divide the dough in half and roll half of it 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 2 in squares or circles. Make a slight indent in the center and fill with scant 1/2 teaspoon preserves.
  • Finish shaping squares or circles by tightly pinching opposite ends together. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Repeat with the second half.
  • Bake for 12-17 minutes. Cool and dust with powdered sugar.
Keyword black raspberry, Cookies, fruit preserves, kolachkes, kolachky, pastries, Polish kolachky, Shortbread
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