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Kolacky Cookies

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3. Step-by-Step Visual Guide

In Part 3 of making Kolacky Cookies, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

Kolacky Cookies — Step-by-Step Visual Guide (Page 3)
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Visual Cues & Timing Secrets

When you’re rolling the dough, keep it well-chilled – if it gets too soft, pop it back in the fridge for a few minutes. I like to roll it to about 1/4-inch thick, then cut into squares or rounds. A small cookie cutter or a knife works perfectly.

Watch for the edges to turn a light golden brown – that’s your cue they’re done. The centers will still look pale, which is fine. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them, so they set properly. Then dust with powdered sugar while they’re still slightly warm, so it sticks nicely.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

Kolacky Cookies
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Kolacky Cookies

These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth kolacky cookies are filled with sweet fruit preserves and dusted with powdered sugar. A simple cream cheese dough makes them foolproof for any home baker.

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Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time42 mins
Servings24 cookies
CourseDessert
Calories180 kcal

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  4. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch squares or rounds.
  5. Place a small dollop (about 1/2 teaspoon) of preserves in the center of each square. Fold two opposite corners over the filling and pinch to seal.
  6. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are just lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For the flakiest texture, make sure your butter and cream cheese are truly softened but not melted. You can prepare the dough a day ahead and keep it refrigerated – just let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before rolling. Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze them (un-dusted) for up to 3 months.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 180 kcalProtein: 2gCarbs: 22gFat: 9gFiber: 1g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.