Jam Kolaches

          

These cookies from Poland can be made with different flavors of jam.

Original recipe makes 2 dozen

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup strawberry jam
1/4 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar

  • PREP

    45 mins

  • COOK

    15 mins

  • READY IN

    1 hr

Directions

  1. Beat butter and cream cheese in mixer bowl until light and fluffy. Add flour gradually, beating well after each addition.
  2. Roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut into 2-inch circles. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon jam into center of each circle. Fold opposite edges together, slightly overlapping edges.
  3. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 168 kcal
Carbohydrates: 17.3 g
Cholesterol: 28 mg
Fat: 10.3 g
Fiber: 0.4 g
Protein: 2 g
Sodium: 76 mg