Name: Kolaczki {Polish Kolacky Cookies)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 20 Cookies
Cuisine: American

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February 13, 2026

Kolaczki {Polish Kolacky Cookies) are traditional cookies made with a cream cheese cookie base and filled with sweet jam. They are beautiful to look at, have delicious fillings are seriously addictive. You can use any flavor jam that you prefer – apricot, raspberry, prune, strawberry. The combinations are endless. Moreover, you can use poppy seed, cheese or other fillings.

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Kolaczki {Polish Kolacky Cookies)

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Mix cream cheese and softened unsalted butter in a stand mixer. Add in three cups of flour. Mix well. Wrap and place in the fridge for 1 hour.

Place a quarter of the dough on a dough board and roll out to a thin layer. Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares. Place jam in the center and pinch together opposite sides. Rub a little water on the place where you pinched together in order to keep them together when baking.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove to cooling rack. Dust with powdered sugar. Store in airtight container.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chill Dough for Perfection 🧊
Refrigerate the cream cheese dough for at least 1 hour before rolling to ensure a flaky, easy-to-handle texture that prevents sticking and maintains the cookie's delicate structure.
Jam Filling Hack 🍯
Use a small measuring spoon or piping bag to add precisely the right amount of jam, preventing overflow and ensuring a neat, professional-looking kolaczki with a perfect jam-to-cookie ratio.
Powdered Sugar Magic ✨
Dust cookies with powdered sugar just before serving to prevent moisture absorption and maintain a crisp, beautiful finish that adds both visual appeal and a delicate sweetness.
Butter Softening Technique 🧈
Allow butter and cream cheese to soften at room temperature for exactly 30-45 minutes before mixing to achieve the perfect creamy consistency without becoming too warm.
Storage Pro Tip 📦
Store kolaczki in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers, and keep at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week to maintain their delicate texture.

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