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Polish Kolachki Cookies|Craving Something Healthy
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4.24 from 25 votes

Polish Kolachki Cookies

A family favorite Polish holiday cookie
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
rest time in the refrigerator2 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: polish
Servings: 24 4 dozen
Calories: 152kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 sticks
  • 16 ounces Greek or reduced fat Cream Cheese 2 packages
  • 2 ½ cups flour plus additional for rolling
  • Fruit preserves
  • Confectioner's sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter and cream cheese together on medium-high speed, until fluffy.
  • Scrape down sides of the bowl, and with the mixer on low, add flour and continue to mix until dough is smooth.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and form into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking pan with a silpat or parchment paper.
  • Add about ½ teaspoon of fruit preserves to the center of each cookie.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until golden on the bottoms. When cool, dust with confectioner’s sugar.
  • These are best eaten the same day.
  • Roll dough out to ⅛-inch thickness and cut into rounds with a 1 ½ - 2 inch cookie cutter or small glass.

Notes

These are best served the same day but you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg