Grandma's Kolacky Cookies
Originating from the Czech Republic, this Bohemian holiday cookie recipe was a tradition passed down from my daughter's great great grandmother Josephine. With delicious fruit filling on a soft sugar cookie, they are guaranteed to clear the plate!
Make This Recipe
Ingredients
1/2 lb unsalted butter, softened
3 cup flour
1 cup powdered sugar
4 Eggland’s Best eggs, large, yolks only
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
2 cups canned poppy seed, apricot, raspberry filling
Preparation
- First, mix 2 cups flour and 8oz butter. Work well together and set aside.
- Separately, mix together 1 cup flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, egg yolks, heavy cream, vanilla and salt.
- Finally, add both mixtures together to make the dough.
- Wrap in parchment paper and let cool in the refrigerator for at least a few hours.
- Roll out a section of dough and cut with a whiskey glass or 2-inch cutter. Firmly press indentation using use thumbprint to the center and add 1 tsp of filling.
- Bake at 350°F for 12- 15 mins or until a light golden brown on the bottom.
- Let cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Recipe Notes: You can make the dough ahead of time and leave in the fridge overnight. Flatten dough before placing in the refrigerator to make it easier to cut and roll out.
Nutrition
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Learn More| Serving Size | 1 Cookie |
|---|---|
| Calories | 73 |
| Fat | 4g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Cholesterol | 11mg |
| Sodium | 32mg |
| Carbohydrates | 8g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g |
| Protein | 1g |