Description
Cranberry Kolaczki are delicious Polish pastries filled with sweet cranberry jam. These flaky, buttery cookies are perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cranberry jam
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth.
- Mix in vanilla extract, then gradually add flour until dough forms.
- Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut into 2-inch squares and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Add 1 tsp cranberry jam to the center of each square.
- Fold opposite corners of each square toward the center, pressing lightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on wire racks, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if it becomes too sticky.
- Use other fruit jams as variations.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
