Best 2 Sophies Kolacky Recipes

Indulge in the delectable flavors of Sophie's kolacky, a traditional Eastern European pastry that captivates taste buds with its delightful combination of sweet and tangy notes. This delightful pastry features a buttery, flaky crust encasing a generous filling of your favorite flavors, from classic fruit preserves to rich chocolate or creamy cheese. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a culinary novice, we'll guide you through the process of creating these irresistible treats, ensuring that you impress your family and friends with your newfound baking prowess.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SOPHIE'S KOLACKY

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This is my grandma's (Sophie) kolacky recipe, and it probably came from her grandmother in Poland. My family can't get enough of these at Christmas.

Provided by Peggy Malecki

Categories Bread Holiday Bread Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
Using a pastry blender or food processor, cut butter into cream cheese.
In a small bowl, sift dry ingredients together except for confectioners' sugar.
Work dry ingredients into butter/cream cheese mixture until you have an even, mealy texture.
Knead to form a stiff dough. If the dough gets too soft, refrigerate for about five minutes before continuing.
Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
Using a cookie cutter or glass, cut into about 3 inch diameter cookies. Keep re-rolling dough until you have used it all. Use your thumb to make a depression in each cookie. Place a 1/2 teaspoon of filling in the depression.
Bake for about 20 minutes (until lightly golden). Let cool on a cookie rack. Dust lightly with confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 185.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

GRANDMA'S KOLACKY COOKIES

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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

Ingredients

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

Tips:

Chill the dough before rolling: This will help prevent the dough from sticking to your hands and make it easier to work with.
Roll the dough out thinly: This will help ensure that the kolaczki are crispy and flaky.
Use a variety of fillings: Kolaczki can be filled with a variety of fruits, nuts, and cheeses. Some popular fillings include prune, apricot, raspberry, cream cheese, and chocolate.
Seal the kolaczki well: This will help prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
Bake the kolaczki until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through and have a crispy crust.

Conclusion:

Kolaczki are a delicious and versatile pastry that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. With a little bit of planning, you can easily make kolaczki at home. So, what are you waiting for? Give these recipes a try today!