Polish Kolachke Cookies Recipes

KOLACZKI - TRADITIONAL POLISH COOKIES

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese and softened unsalted butter in a stand mixer. Add in three cups of flour. Mix well. Wrap and place in the fridge for 1 hour.
• Place a quarter of the dough on a dough board and roll out to a thin layer. Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares. Place jam in the center and pinch together opposite sides. Rub a little water on the place where you pinched together in order to keep them together when baking.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove to cooling rack. Dust with powdered sugar. Store in airtight container.

POLISH JAM KOLACHES

Steps:

• Beat butter or margarine and cream cheese in mixer bowl until light and fluffy.
• Add flour gradually, beating well after each addition.
• Roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness on lightly floured surface.
• Cut into 2-inch circles.
• Spoon 1/4 teaspoon jam into center of each circle.
• Fold opposite edges together, slightly overlapping edges.
• Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) for 15 minutes.
• Remove to wire rack to cool.
• Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.