Easy Kolacky Recipe - Polish Christmas Cookies You Need To Try!

Step 1

Beat the butter with cream cheese. [both should be in room temperature]

Step 2

Start adding the flour gradually. Form the dough using a hand or food processor. Beat until the flour is incorporated and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Do not overmix.

Step 3

Wrap the dough in the plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour (may be overnight).

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C).

Step 5

Roll out the dough on a floured pastry board. It should be about ⅛'' thick.

Step 6

Cut into small squares (about 2-3'').

Step 7

Place the jam in the center of each square (½ teaspoon for each).

Step 8

Pinch the opposite corners of the squares to form the cookie.

Step 9

Place kolackys on the pan lined with baking paper.

Step 10

Bake for about 15-20 minutes.

Step 11

Cool off. If you want the cookies to be sweeter, sprinkle them with powdered sugar.