Description
Kolacky Cookies are soft, buttery, and filled with fruit jam. Perfect for holidays, gifts, or a classic homemade treat.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
1/2 cup fruit jam (apricot, raspberry, or favorite)
Topping:
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. Cream butter and sugar until light; add egg and vanilla.
4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until soft dough forms.
5. Roll into 1-inch balls; press indentation in center.
6. Fill indentation with 1/2 tsp jam.
7. Bake 12-15 minutes until edges lightly golden; cool on wire rack.
8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use different jams for variety.
Add nuts to dough for texture.
Use Nutella or chocolate filling for a twist.
Chill dough 30 minutes for easier handling.
Store in airtight container or freeze.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Czech
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg