How to Make Easy Kolacky - A Step-by-Step Guide

Kolacky, also known as kolache, is a traditional Czech pastry that has become a staple in many Eastern European cultures. These sweet and buttery pastries are typically filled with fruit, cheese, or poppyseed filling and are often served during special occasions and holidays. Making kolacky from scratch may seem intimidating, but this easy kolacky recipe will guide you through the process step by step and have you enjoying these delectable treats in no time.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup butter
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (12.5 ounce) can apricot fruit filling (such as Solo®)
  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 42 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 kolacky

  • Place cream cheese and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar into butter mixture. Slowly beat in flour; mix well. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Roll out chilled dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a well-floured board. Use a pizza wheel to cut dough into 36 (2 1/2-inch) squares.
  • Spoon about 2 teaspoons filling in the center of each square; do not overfill. Fold opposite corners of each square into the middle to encase dough, pinching dough together in center. Filling should peek out a little at each end. Transfer cookies to an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set but not brown, about 12 minutes. Remove to racks to cool. Dust cooled kolacky with 1/4 cup powdered sugar.
  • Nutrition

    126 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 59mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 24mg