Cooper's Kolacky Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup apricot jam

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
4. Add the sugar and beat until combined.
5. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
6. Add the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
7. Drop the dough by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned around the edges.
9. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
10. Spread 1/2 teaspoon of apricot jam on the top of each cookie.
11. Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Kolacky cookies are named after a Czechoslovakian pastry of the same name.
• The traditional version of Kolacky cookies is made with ground poppy seeds.
• Kolacky cookies are often served at weddings and other special occasions.
• The dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.