Description
The Kolache Delight Cookies are an exquisite blend of creamy and fruity flavors wrapped up in a delightful pastry. Originating from Central European culinary traditions, these cookies combine a soft, tender crust with a sweet raspberry filling, accented by a rich cream cheese and butter dough. Perfect for festive occasions or as a refined addition to a casual tea, these cookies promise to enchant anyone who tries them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz butter (1 cup), softened (salted butter is recommended)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups flour
- ½ cup raspberry jam
- 1 egg white
- 1 Tablespoon water
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Blend in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is well-integrated. Gradually incorporate the flour, mixing until the dough is even and smooth.
- Chill the Dough: Divide the dough into two halves. Wrap each half in plastic wrap and flatten them into a 4-inch disc. Refrigerate the discs for at least an hour or preferentially overnight to firm up.
- Roll and Cut the Dough: Working with one disc at a time, roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Trim rough edges to form a rectangle and cut the dough into 2-inch squares.
- Add the Filling: Place a ½ teaspoon of raspberry jam in the center of each dough square.
- Shape the Cookies: Whisk together the egg white and water in a small bowl. Fold two opposite corners of each square over the filling, using a dab of the egg white mixture to seal the corners together. This will help hold the shape during baking.
- Bake: Arrange the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 400-degree Fahrenheit oven for about 10 minutes, until the cookies are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on a rack and then dust them with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: Not specified