Best 7 Nut Filling For Kolacky Cookies Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable nut filling for your kolacky cookies that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the art of crafting the perfect nut filling. We will explore various nut options, delectable flavor combinations, and expert techniques to ensure your kolacky cookies become the star of the show at any gathering. So, prepare your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's dive into the world of irresistible nut fillings for kolacky cookies!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

NUT FILLING FOR KOLACKY COOKIES



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Delicious walnut filling for Kolacky Cookies.

Provided by Elizabeth

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Polish

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

½ pound ground walnuts
2 egg whites
½ cup super fine sugar

Steps:

  • Beat the egg whites and add the ground walnuts and white sugar. Mix well. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling on each square.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 4.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

KOLACKY



Kolacky image

Provided by Barbara Grunes

Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Condiment     Chill     Party     Jam or Jelly     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ounces (about 3/4 cup) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
About 3/4 cup prepared poppy-seed, apricot, or prune filling or thick jam of choice
Sifted confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, butter, and sugar on medium speed until light, about 2 minutes. On low speed, gradually beat in the flour just until mixed. The dough will be soft and sticky.
  • 2. Divide the dough in half. Pat each half into a thick disk and wrap separately in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm enough to handle, at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
  • 3. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or spray cookie sheets.
  • 4. Dust a pastry cloth or board with flour or confectioners' sugar. Remove 1 dough disk from the refrigerator and place it on the pastry cloth. Keep the remaining dough disk refrigerated. Roll out the dough into a square or rectangle 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 2 1/2-inch squares.
  • 5. Place 1 teaspoon of the filling in the center of each square. Pull 2 opposite corners of the square into the middle, and pinch the edges together to seal. Place the cookies on the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 1 1/2 inches apart. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
  • 6. Bake in the center of the oven until lightly golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on the cookie sheets for 1 to 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks. Dust the tops with sifted confectioners' sugar while still warm, then let cool completely.

MARTHA'S KOLACHES



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A bakery classic in Eastern Europe, these lip-smacking treats combine a sweet yeast-based dough with a jam filling and a sugary glaze. They're usually shaped into rounds or, like in Martha's version, bowties.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (not rapid-rise; one whole 1/4-ounce envelope)
1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
2 large eggs
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
6 tablespoons fruit jam
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Cookies:In a small bowl, stir together yeast and sour cream. Let stand until yeast dissolves, about 10 minutes. Whisk in eggs until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in yeast mixture. Knead in bowl a few times until dough is smooth and comes together. Wrap dough in plastic and flatten into a square. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/4 inch thick. Using a 3-inch square cutter, cut out squares. Transfer to two parchment-lined baking sheets, spaced about 1 1/2 inches apart.
  • Place 1 teaspoon jam in the center of each square. Fold upper-right corner over filling, about two-thirds of the way toward opposite corner; press down to seal. Brush lower-left corner with egg wash, then fold corner up and over first fold, pressing down to adhere. (Be careful not to fold too tightly, or you may force out some of the filling.) Repeat with remaining squares.
  • Bake until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cookies cool on sheets on wire racks 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to racks to cool completely.
  • Glaze:In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar and butter. While whisking, drizzle in milk, a little at a time, until glaze has a runny consistency. Using a spoon, drizzle glaze over cookies. Let stand until set, 1 hour. Glazed cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days.

HUNGARIAN WALNUT COOKIES



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As a child, I always looked forward to eating these goodies at Christmastime. Now I make them for my own family. -Sharon Kurtz, Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3 large egg whites
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup sugar
3-1/2 cups ground walnuts
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until blended. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture. Divide dough into 3 portions. Shape each into a disk. Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. For filling, in a small bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on medium after each addition until well blended. Stir in walnuts., Generously coat a work surface with confectioners' sugar. Roll 1 portion of dough into a 12-in. square about 1/8 in. thick, sprinkling with additional confectioners' sugar as necessary to coat well. Cut into sixteen 3-in. squares., Shape 2 teaspoons filling into a small log about 2 in. long. Place diagonally onto a square. Overlap opposite corners of dough over filling; pinch tightly to seal. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., Bake until bottoms are golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar., To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. , Freeze option: Freeze cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving. If desired, dust with additional confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

NUT FILLING FOR KOLACKY COOKIES



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Delicious walnut filling for Kolacky Cookies.

Provided by ewurd

Categories     Polish Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

½ pound ground walnuts
2 egg whites
½ cup super fine sugar

Steps:

  • Beat the egg whites and add the ground walnuts and white sugar. Mix well. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling on each square.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 4.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

NUT KOLACKY



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Make and share this Nut Kolacky recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Meghann

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 60-72 kolacky

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages active dry yeast
1/4 cup water
7 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups butter, softened
4 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 lb walnuts
5 graham cracker squares
1/2 cup sugar
2 egg whites, beaten
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • Mix walnuts and graham cracker squares in food processor until texture is fine crumbs.
  • Add 1/4-1/2 cup sugar.
  • Add egg whites (foamy, not stiff) to nut mixture.
  • Add honey to mixture, and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt, cut in butter until crumbly.
  • Stir in yeast, eggs, and whipping cream.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured surface, knead until smooth, about 2-3 minutes- place in a greased bowl, turn greased side up.
  • Cover, refrigerate until firm- 6 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees, roll out dough, on sugared or floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness.
  • Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares.
  • Spoon 1 tsp.
  • of nut filling in center of each square.
  • Bring two opposite corners to center, pinch to seal.
  • Wet fingertips with a little bit of water.
  • Fold sealed tip to one side, pinch to seal.
  • Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

KOLACKY



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We've been making this cookies on the Slovak side of my family for generations and they are my favorite! They take a lot of work but taste much better than the kind you can get in the store and well worth it! Also, the filling can be made or bought (we find Solo brand is best), but it is often hard to find the nut kind so I have included instructions for that as well.

Provided by R.Stork

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 70 75, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces cream cheese (Philadelphia)
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 egg yolks (save the whites for nut filling)
1/2 lb unsalted butter
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 lb walnuts (without shells-crushed)
1/4 lb melted butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg white
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix softened cream cheese, softened butter, baking powder, and egg yolks with a pastry blender.
  • Mix in sour cream and sift in flour.
  • Add vanilla and knead the dough until your hands are clean (i.e. it all sticks together and is a uniform mixture).
  • Roll into 1/4 cup balls and refrigerate overnight (~8 hrs).
  • Prepare the filling (if store-bought, skip this step). Beat the egg white until it is foamy. Mix with crushed walnuts, melted butter, sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon. Store in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Roll dough flat, using flour to prevent sticking to surface and rolling pin. Only remove what dough from the refrigerator that you are currently rolling (leave the rest of the dough balls in the fridge to keep firm).
  • Use a square-shaped cookie cutter to cut squares out of the dough. Place a little filling in the middle of the square. Then pinch 2 opposite corners together. Fold this over and pinch again. (This step is a bit of a personal preference, there are many different ways to shape and fill kolacky).
  • Bake 9-12 minutes on a non-stick pan, or until light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.2, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 68.5, Sodium 92.8, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 11, Protein 6.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right nuts: Walnuts, pecans, and almonds are all popular choices for kolacky nut filling. You can use one type of nut or a combination of different nuts.
  • Toast the nuts: Toasting the nuts before using them will enhance their flavor and make them more fragrant. You can toast the nuts in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-10 minutes, or in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes.
  • Grind the nuts: The nuts can be ground finely or coarsely, depending on your preference. If you want a smooth filling, grind the nuts until they are very fine. If you want a more textured filling, grind the nuts until they are coarsely chopped.
  • Add sugar and spices: The amount of sugar and spices you add to the filling will depend on your taste preferences. A good starting point is to add 1 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to 2 cups of ground nuts.
  • Add moisture: The filling should be moist enough to hold together, but not too wet. You can add moisture to the filling by adding a little milk, cream, or melted butter.
  • Chill the filling: Before using the filling, chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This will make it easier to handle and will help it to hold its shape when it is baked.

Conclusion:

Nut filling is a delicious and versatile filling that can be used in a variety of baked goods, including kolacky cookies. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious nut filling that will add flavor and texture to your favorite recipes.

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