Best 4 Grandmas Easy Kolackys Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable treat that will take you back to your childhood and evoke memories of grandma's kitchen? Look no further than grandma's easy kolackys! These delightful pastries are the epitome of comfort food, with their flaky crust, sweet filling, and delicate crumb. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this step-by-step guide will help you create the perfect kolackys that will impress your family and friends.

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GRANDMA'S KOLACKY COOKIES



Grandma's Kolacky Cookies image

A cookie recipe given to me by my husband's Polish grandma (busia) that I have to double because they fly off the plate -- one recipe for them and one for me! My favorite Solo filling is Apricot, but any are wonderful.The pronounciation is "Kolatchkie", but I've never seen it spelled any other way than Kolacky! (Dough can be refrigerated and cookies frozen after making.)

Provided by Mareesme

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 5-6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups sifted flour
1 1/2 cups butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) can solo brand filling
sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Cut butter into flour with two forks to resemble small peas, as you would pie crust. Stir in sour cream with serving spoon and mix well.
  • Form into 2 balls and store, covered, in refrigerator to chill. Taking out one ball at a time, dust each with flour and roll on floured surface to approximately 1/8 thickness. (Note: If dough starts tearing, it may need more flour or to be chilled a bit more.).
  • Cut with larger round cookie cutter or coffee cup, Fill center with approximately 1-2 teaspoons Solo, Bring up each side and pinch to close.
  • Bake at 350 dg. for 12-15 minutes, until bottiom of cookie is just beginning to brown. Cool on wire racks then dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 805.7, Fat 60.5, SaturatedFat 37.7, Cholesterol 158.4, Sodium 506.1, Carbohydrate 57.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.1, Protein 8.8

EASY KOLACKY



Easy Kolacky image

This simple Czech cream cheese pastry, pronounced kolotch-key, is a very old holiday favorite. Using Solo®-brand filling found in the baking aisle is a delicious time-saver. The prune flavor is scrumptious!

Provided by mommymeggy

Categories     Bread

Time 3h42m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (12.5 ounce) can apricot fruit filling (such as Solo®)
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Place the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl; beat with electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar into the butter mixture. Slowly beat in the flour; mix well. Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 3 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • On a well floured board, roll out chilled dough to 1/8 inch. Use a pizza wheel to cut dough into 2 1/2 inch squares. Spoon approximately 2 teaspoons of filling in the center of each square; do not overfill. Fold opposite corners of each square into the middle to encase dough, pinching dough together in center. Filling should peek out a little at each end. Transfer cookies to an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake the kolacky in the preheated oven until set but not brown, about 12 minutes. Remove to racks to cool. Dust cooled kolacky with remaining powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 58.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

GRANDMA OLGA'S KOLACKY



Grandma Olga's Kolacky image

My great-grandmother talked very little English. She spoke through her cooking and baking. One recipe I always loved that my grandmother would make of hers was Kolacky. You can use any filling you like, but the apricot were my favorite. My grandma hasn't baked for years and I so missed these cookies. I was always intimidated by dough, but I found these to be so easy to work with. Now, I can taste Grandma's cookies anytime. Yum.

Provided by latlor

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ cup warm water (100 degrees F/40 degrees C)
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup margarine, softened
4 egg yolks
1 cup sour cream
3 (10 ounce) jars apricot or other fruit filling (such as Baker® Fine Dessert Filling)
½ cup confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve the sugar in the warm water, and stir in the yeast. Let stand until the yeast forms a creamy layer, about 5 minutes. In another bowl, mix the flour and margarine until well blended, and stir in the egg yolks, one at a time. Mix in the yeast mixture until incorporated, then stir in the sour cream to make a soft but not sticky dough. Cut the dough into 6 equal-sized pieces, cover with a cloth, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets, or line with parchment paper.
  • Working on a floured work surface, roll out one of the dough balls into a square about 6x8 inches, about 1/8-inch thick. Keep the other pieces of dough refrigerated. With a pastry cutter or pizza roller, cut the square into 12 smaller squares about 2 inches on a side. Place about 2 teaspoons of fruit filling in the middle of each square, and fold two opposite corners of dough together to meet in the center. Pinch the corners together to partially enclose the filling. Place the filled kolacky on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies begin to turn golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for about 2 minutes before removing them to wire racks to finish cooling. Sprinkle the kolacky with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 12.8 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 36.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

GRANDMA'S GERMAN KOLACHES



Grandma's German Kolaches image

She called it "Kuchen", but, er, it isn't. She was Swedish and learned German dishes from her German MIL....maybe something got confused in the translation. Number of kolaches is just an estimate. Please read through the entire recipe before making.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h30m

Yield 50 kolaches

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups water
2 eggs
dried prunes or canned apricot filling
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Mix 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, yeast, and salt. Add 1.5 cups of hot water (but not boiling). Beat this and then add eggs, mixing. Add the other 3 cups of flour.
  • Knead until smooth and satiny, about 8 to 10 minutes. Form into a ball.
  • Lightly grease a large bowl (at least twice as large as your ball of dough). Put the dough round side down in the greased bowl, then turn over so that the greased side is up. Cover with a slightly damp towel. Put in a warm place (or as warm as you have in the winter, but not a lit oven). Let it rise until doubled, about 75 minutes. You don't want to leave the dough too long, however. Dough can actually over-rise.
  • Punch down the dough. Reshape into a ball. Recover bowl. Let rise till double. It should take less time this time around, but it varies -- maybe 45 - 60 minutes. All of these rises can take longer if your house is cold.
  • If using a prune filling, simmer them with some water until soft; mash thoroughly. Let cool.
  • If desiring an apricot filling but not having access to canned Solo filling, you can make it out of dried apricots. Snip 3/4 cups of dried apricots into small pieces. Simmer,covered, with 1-1/2 cups water for 10 minutes. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes more. Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar. Let cool before using.
  • Pinch off balls of dough about 1.5 inches in diameter. Pat out into a circle. Put a spoonful of filling inside. Fold over and seal. Put in pan. Parchment-lined cookie sheets work well. The recipe doesn't say it, but I'd leave some room between them because they'll grow during the next rise -- yep, let rise again. This rise should be 45 - 60 minutes.
  • Make topping: crumble together 1.25 cups flour, sugar and butter.
  • Make a groove in the center of each and put on a big pinch of topping. Bake at 350°F until nicely golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
  • NOTE: This is how my recipe card reads; however, I swear that I remember her making them the following way. Pinch off the ball of dough. Make an indentation in it. Fill with a spoonful of the filling. Sprinkle topping on it before baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.2, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 9.7, Sodium 76.4, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 4, Protein 2

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your kolackys.
  • Make sure your butter is cold. This will help to prevent the dough from becoming greasy.
  • Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make it tough.
  • Chill the dough before rolling it out. This will help to make it easier to work with.
  • Don't roll the dough too thin. The dough should be about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the dough. This will help to prevent the dough from tearing.
  • Don't overfill the kolackys. Too much filling will make the kolackys difficult to close.
  • Bake the kolackys until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the kolackys cool before glazing them. This will help to prevent the glaze from running off.

Conclusion:

Kolackys are a delicious and versatile pastry that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own kolackys at home. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give kolackys a try.

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