Description
Kolaczki are delicate, buttery Polish cookies made with a rich cream cheese dough and filled with jam or sweetened cream cheese, then dusted with powdered sugar. These festive cookies are perfect for holidays or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
8 oz (1 cup) cream cheese, softened
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup fruit jam or preserves (apricot, raspberry, plum, or your favorite)
Optional: sweetened cream cheese filling (cream cheese + powdered sugar + vanilla)
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt; mix until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour until just combined. The dough will be soft.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough out to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into 2x2 inch squares.
- Place about 1 teaspoon of jam or filling in the center of each square.
- Fold two opposite corners over the filling and pinch to seal tightly.
- Place cookies about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool slightly, then dust generously with powdered sugar.
Notes
Use thick jam or preserves to prevent leaking during baking.
Refrigerate the jam before using for easier handling.
Pinch corners tightly and dab with a little water if needed to prevent opening during baking.
Variations include lemon curd, poppy seed paste, or Nutella as fillings.
Brush tops lightly with melted butter before baking for a golden sheen.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
Freeze unbaked or baked cookies; dust with powdered sugar after thawing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
