Kolaczki ( Polish Cookies )

Kolaczki, a beloved Polish treat, stands as a testament to the country's rich baking heritage. These delicate, flaky cookies have a history deeply embedded in Polish culinary traditions, bringing joy to gatherings and celebrations for generations.

History of Kolaczki Polish Cookies:

The origins of kolaczki trace back to the royal courts of Poland, where they were initially prepared during festive occasions. These cookies were once considered a delicacy reserved for special events, gradually making their way into everyday Polish baking traditions.

Ingredients for Kolaczki Polish Cookies:

Cream cheese-based dough
Flour
Butter
Fruit or nut fillings like apricot, raspberry, prune, or poppy seed paste

How to Make Kolaczki Polish Cookies:

Begin by mixing cream cheese, butter, and flour to form a dough, then chilling it for easier handling.
Roll out the dough and cut it into squares or circles.
Spoon a dollop of fruit or nut filling onto each piece of dough.
Fold or pinch the dough around the filling, creating various shapes like squares, triangles, or pinwheels.
Bake the cookies until they're golden brown and slightly crisp.


Different Ways to Make Kolaczki Polish Cookies:

Variations in kolaczki recipes can involve different fillings, from traditional fruit preserves to modern adaptations like chocolate, almond paste, or even savory fillings for a unique twist. Some recipes may use a yeast-based dough, while others favor a flakier, cream cheese-based pastry. Shapes and sizes also vary, allowing for creativity in presentation.

The best way to make kolaczki ultimately depends on personal preferences and family traditions. Whether made with time-honored recipes or innovative twists, these delightful Polish cookies remain a cherished symbol of warmth, tradition, and the joy of sharing homemade treats with loved ones.

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Kolaczki ( Traditional Polish Cookies )




These sweet cookies are almost a pastry and are traditionally filled with poppy seeds, a mashed fruit mixture, and nuts.

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Serves: 60 Cookies

INGREDIENTS
 
Pastry:
8 oz cream cheese
1.5 cups butter
3 cups flour
.5 tsp salt

Filling:
.75 cup dried fruit apricots, cranberries, blueberries
1.5 cup water
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

1.Use stand mixer or hand mixer to blend the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
2.Add the flour and the salt.
3.Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
4.While dough is chilling make the filling.
5.Place dried fruit and water in a saucepan. Add the sugar and lemon juice. Simmer until fruit is tender (may take up to 25 min). Mash by hand or puree with an immersion blender.
6.Preheat oven to 350 F.
7.Dust your work surface with granulated sugar. Roll out the dough to approx. 1⁄4 inch thick. Cut into 2 inch squares.
8.Place a teaspoon full of filling in the center. Fold over opposite corners. Pinch to seal well.
9.Bake for 15 minutes or until corners are light brown.
10.Cool and then dust with powdered sugar.

NOTES

These can also be made as a savory appetizer using taco meat or spinach and feta.




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