These Kolache Cookies offer a delightful twist on traditional cookies, combining a tender, slightly savory cream cheese dough with sweet, rich fillings. The dough, made with flour, butter, and cream cheese, creates a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture that contrasts beautifully with the sweet walnut or fruit filling inside. Perfect for holiday gatherings or afternoon tea, these cookies bring a touch of Central European comfort to your table. They are easy to make, especially if you prepare the dough ahead of time, allowing it to rest and firm up for easier handling. Whether you choose a classic walnut filling or a fruit-based alternative, each bite delivers a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Kolache Cookies
Description
These Kolache Cookies offer a delightful twist on traditional cookies, combining a tender, slightly savory cream cheese dough with sweet, rich fillings. The dough, made with flour, butter, and cream cheese, creates a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture that contrasts beautifully with the sweet walnut or fruit filling inside. Perfect for holiday gatherings or afternoon tea, these cookies bring a touch of Central European comfort to your table. They are easy to make, especially if you prepare the dough ahead of time, allowing it to rest and firm up for easier handling. Whether you choose a classic walnut filling or a fruit-based alternative, each bite delivers a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave your guests asking for seconds.Ingredients
Directions
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Sift the flour and sugar together in a large bowl.
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Cut in the butter and cream cheese until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add the egg and mix until the dough comes together.
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Knead the dough briefly until smooth.
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Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
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Remove the dough from the refrigerator and place it in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
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Prepare the filling by mixing ground walnuts, beaten egg white, sugar, almond extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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On a surface dusted with flour and powdered sugar, roll the dough out thinly.
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Cut the dough into 2-inch squares using a pizza cutter or knife.
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Place a small amount of filling (1/2 to 1 teaspoon) in the center of each square.
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Fold the two opposite corners of the dough over the filling to create a packet.
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Wet your fingertip with water and seal the edges of the dough to prevent leakage.
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Place the sealed cookies on a baking sheet.
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Bake in a preheated 375&# 194;°F (191ðC) oven for 13 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1037.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 77.7g120%
- Saturated Fat 47.7g239%
- Cholesterol 228.4mg77%
- Sodium 683.2mg29%
- Total Carbohydrate 66.7g23%
- Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
- Sugars 4.4g
- Protein 17.3g35%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For easier handling, knead the dough inside a plastic bag to reduce mess.
You can substitute the walnut filling with canned poppy seed filling, apricot filling, or prune filling for variety.
Do not overfill the cookies, as the filling may spill out during baking.
Use a pizza cutter for clean, easy cuts when shaping the dough squares.
Seal the edges well with water to ensure the cookies stay closed during baking.
