KOLACZKI

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Jam filled Holiday cookies which have been a tradition for every Polish Christmas Eve I can remember.

Provided by Yvonne

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Polish

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups all-purpose flour
4 egg yolks
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 pound shortening
1 cup milk
4 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup any flavor fruit jam
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Warm milk to just above room temperature. Dissolve the yeast in the milk, set aside. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, salt and baking powder. Cut in the shortening until the mixture is mealy. Stir in the egg yolks and milk mixture. Knead the dough together and then refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Dust a clean, dry surface with confectioners' sugar. Knead the dough for a few minutes. Carefully roll out your dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out circles with a cookie cutter. Place a teaspoon of jam on the center of each circle, fold the dough over, and seal the edge with a fork.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Do not store in an airtight container or they will become soggy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 168.7 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

Limited Andy
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These kolaczki were a bit too dry for my taste. I would recommend adding a little bit of moisture to the dough next time.


Ashley Blanton
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I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy holiday season.


Mustapha Goni
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These kolaczki are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.


Uzair Janu
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I'm not a fan of lekvar, so I used raspberry jam instead. It turned out great!


Guuuc Guvucc
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These cookies are a bit pricey to make, but they're definitely worth the splurge.


Justin Masud
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I made these kolaczki for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Zion Thorne
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These kolaczki were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were well worth the effort. They were absolutely delicious!


Atiq Mian
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Lukas Guevara
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I've never had kolaczki before, but these were amazing! The dough was flaky and the fillings were delicious.


amos nyakundi
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Overall, I thought these kolaczki were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


Atueyi Chigozie
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The dough was a little difficult to work with. It was too sticky and kept tearing.


Manahil Malik
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


AT Butt
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I'm not a big baker, but these kolaczki were so easy to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time.


Cali King
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These cookies were delicious! I used a variety of fillings, including lekvar, poppyseed, and apricot. They all turned out great.


laylanie Cinco
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I've been making these kolaczki for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


MD Farid prodhan
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These kolaczki were a hit at our holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.