GRANDMA'S EASY KOLACKYS

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We would always have these delicious cookies around the holidays at my house. This is the easiest recipe for making them and the end result is a very flaky pastry that takes little to no time to prepare. Fill the pastry with whatever filling you like. I oftentimes use the Bakers filling which come in a variety of...

Provided by Darell Bell

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 c butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 c all purpose flour
8 oz fruit bakers filling or fruit preserve of your choice
1 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the softened butter and softened cream cheese until they are mixed together.
  • 2. Add the flour to the butter and cream cheese mixture until all the flour is combined (do not over mix).
  • 3. Form the dough into a ball and chill the dough overnight or freeze in the freezer and defrost before use.
  • 4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  • 5. Divide the dough and in half. Leave one half in the fridge to stay cold. Roll the dough on a well floured surface to an 1/8 inch.
  • 6. Using a square 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter or with a pizza cutter make squares. Note: They do not need to be perfect squares)
  • 7. Once the squares are made add a teaspoon of your filling to each of the squares (do not overfill or the kolackys may burst open while baking.
  • 8. To form the kolackys take two opposite corners and pinch them together (you should have a triangle shape).Fold the pinched corner down and pinch again to make sure it is sealed.
  • 9. Place on a cookie sheet and baking the Kolackys for 7-9 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
  • 10. Remove the Kolackys from the oven and allow to cool before dusting with confectioner sugar.

8ekhizar hayat Mohammadyaqoobhingoro
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These kolackys were just okay. I've had better.


Shan Gs
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Grandma's recipe is the best!


Anayeli Cobos
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I'll make it again!


Nirop Mon
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Not bad at all!


FRANKLYN UGOCHUKWU
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Delicious!


Benita Boadi
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These kolackys were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Aria Lynn
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The kolackys were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I might add a little more butter to the dough next time.


Pidl Hfle
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These kolackys were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. The dough was easy to work with and the fillings were flavorful.


Rivaldo Maruanda
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I followed the recipe exactly and the kolackys turned out great! They were so easy to make and they looked so beautiful. I can't wait to make them again!


Elgene Bester
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These kolackys were delicious! The pastry was light and flaky, and the fillings were sweet and flavorful. I especially liked the prune filling, which was a new flavor for me.


blue marshmello gamer
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I've been making these kolackys for years and they are always a crowd-pleaser. The dough is easy to work with and the fillings are endless. I like to experiment with different flavors, such as raspberry, blueberry, and cream cheese.


Agbekeade raji
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These kolackys were a hit at my family gathering! Everyone loved the sweet, flaky pastry and the variety of fillings. I especially liked the apricot filling, which was tart and flavorful.