Kołaczki Polish Christmas Cookies Filled With Jam Recipes

POLISH KOłACZKI

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with butter until light and fluffy.
• Add the flour, 1 cup at a time, and mix well.
• Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Heat oven to 350 F. Roll out dough to a 12 x 18-inch rectangle-1/4-inch thick-on a silicone mat or a surface that has been dusted with equal parts confectioners' and granulated sugars (not flour), because the granulated sugar will act as ball bearings and help keep the dough from sticking.
• Cut into 2-inch squares. Place 1/2 to 1 teaspoon filling on center of each square. Brush a tiny bit of beaten egg white on one corner and press the opposite corner on it, pressing the dough together lightly to seal.
• Using a spatula, transfer the filled cookies to a parchment-lined sheet pan and bake for 15 minutes (longer if baking from frozen) or until corners start to brown.
• Using a spatula, remove cookies from the baking sheet and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before dusting with confectioners' sugar. Serve and enjoy!

KOłACZKI

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add flour gradually, until a soft dough ball has formed. Cover and chill overnight.
• If using nut filling, combine nuts and sugar. Gradually add water until mixture forms a stiff paste. You can also use various jams or almond paste. It is nice to have a variety.
• Preheat oven to 350 F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. On a floured board, roll out small sections of dough. (Keep remaining dough chilled.) Cut dough into squares roughly 2 x 2 inches. Place filling in center and bring opposite corners together in the center of the filling (pictured). Alternately, place filling on one corner of the pastry and roll it up into a roll, then seal the edge with egg white. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.
• Before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar (not pictured).