How to Make Sophie's Kolacky - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sophie's Kolacky is a traditional Polish pastry that is much loved by our family. It's a sweet and buttery treat that is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a holiday gathering or just a Sunday brunch. The recipe has been passed down through generations, and each time we make it, we are reminded of the warmth and love of our family traditions.

What makes Sophie's Kolacky so special is the tender, flaky dough that is filled with a variety of sweet fruit preserves. The combination of...

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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  • Using a pastry blender or food processor, cut butter into cream cheese.
  • In a small bowl, sift dry ingredients together except for confectioners' sugar.
  • Work dry ingredients into butter/cream cheese mixture until you have an even, mealy texture.
  • Knead to form a stiff dough. If the dough gets too soft, refrigerate for about five minutes before continuing.
  • Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Using a cookie cutter or glass, cut into about 3 inch diameter cookies. Keep re-rolling dough until you have used it all. Use your thumb to make a depression in each cookie. Place a 1/2 teaspoon of filling in the depression.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes (until lightly golden). Let cool on a cookie rack. Dust lightly with confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container
  • Nutrition

    216 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 186mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 44mg