Kolachy cookies

Step 1

Cream together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and slightly fluffy.

Step 2

Mix in the flour, around a third to half at a time, until combined. Form into a ball, wrap with cling wrap/film and refrigerate overnight (or at least a couple hours).

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 350F/175C.

Step 4

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a relatively thin layer, approx 1/4in/2mm thick. Trim the edges off the dough and cut it in to squares approx 2 1/2in/6cm square.

Step 5

Put approx 1tsp of jam in the middle of each square and fold over opposite corners. Seal them together by pressing with one finger inside, one over, using a little water to help them seal if needed.

Step 6

Place the cookies on a lined cookie sheet and bake for approx 15-18 minutes until going lightly golden around the edges.

Step 7

Leave to cool a minute before carefully transferring to a cooling rack. Dust with confectioner's sugar before serving.