Simple and Delicious Easy Kolacky Recipe

Learn how to make the famous Kolacky cookies with this easy recipe. Made with a buttery dough and filled with your favorite fruit preserves, these sweet treats are perfect for any occasion. They can be enjoyed as a dessert or with a cup of coffee or tea. Prepare a batch of these delicious cookies in just a few steps and impress your family and friends with your baking skills.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup fruit preserves (such as raspberry, apricot, or prune)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
2. Slowly add the flour and mix until well combined.
3. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a disk.
4. Wrap the disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Take one dough disk out of the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
7. Using a round cookie cutter or a drinking glass, cut out circles from the dough.
8. Place the dough circles onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small space between each one.
9. Add a small dollop (about 1/2 teaspoon) of fruit preserves in the center of each dough circle.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
11. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
12. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Repeat the rolling, cutting, and filling process with the remaining dough disk.
14. Once all the cookies are cooled, dust them with powdered sugar.
15. Serve and enjoy!

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