NANA'S KOLACZKI (NUT AND POPPY SEED PASTRIES)

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Nana was Polish,and man could she cook. She made these little pastries every year at Christmas time and I can still see her at the table, apron on and talking to me while I watched her rolling the dough. I just recently asked another member if she had a recipe for the ice cream dough because mine was ruined from water damage in...

Provided by Deneece Gursky

Categories     Other Breads

Number Of Ingredients 15

DOUGH #1 ICE CREAM DOUGH
1 pt vanilla ice cream
4 c flour
1 lb butter
DOUGH #2
4 c flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 lb butter
1 Tbsp crisco, heaping
2 Tbsp sugar
3 eggs
3/4 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp milk
*GRANULATED SUGAR TO ROLL IN AND FILLINGS SHOWN BELOW

Steps:

  • 1. For Ice Cream Dough: Mix flour and butter until crumbled. Add ice cream and mix until dough forms. Form into ball and wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate over night.
  • 2. For Regular Dough: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.Blend in butter and Crisco. Add sugar and mix well. Make a hole in center and add eggs, vanilla and milk. Beat this with a fork, then mix to a stiff dough. Form dough into a ball. Wrap in waxed paper and chill.
  • 3. Poppy seed Filling: 1 lb. ground poppy seed 2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Milk Mix all ingredients adding enough milk to make a paste. This should be spreadable.
  • 4. Walnut Filling: 1 lb crushed walnuts or pecans 1 tsp vanilla honey Mix all ingrediants adding honey till you make a paste. This should be spreadable
  • 5. Regardless of dough you are using, roll dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut circles with cookie cutter or large mouthed glass. Spread the dough rounds with filling and roll from one side to the other, like a jelly roll. Place on ungreased cookie sheet, seam side down. For Ice cream dough: Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until lightly browned For regular dough: Bake at 375 for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned Remove and roll in granulated sugar while still warm

Slayerx Shah
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I'll have to skip the nut filling.


oreto nation
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I'm not sure if I have all the ingredients for this recipe.


Karak Star
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These cookies look a bit too sweet for my taste.


Iqbal Hossan
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I'm not a big fan of nuts, but I'm sure I would love the poppy seed filling.


Phillip Butler
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These cookies look like they would be perfect for a holiday party.


Ayman Faatima
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I'm going to have to try this recipe soon.


Md sanour Hossain
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These cookies remind me of my grandmother. She used to make them all the time.


Jashan Kumar
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I'm not sure about the nut filling, but the poppy seed filling sounds amazing!


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These cookies look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Aj Harris
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Leonie Dennis
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These cookies were not what I expected. They were not very flavorful and the dough was tough.


Leon Barthers
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These cookies were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Yashfa Naeem
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The nut filling was a little too sweet for my taste, but the poppy seed filling was perfect.


Were Asani
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These cookies were easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Raihana Chin
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Musa Proters
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These cookies were delicious! The dough was flaky and the fillings were flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Geng Atongdit
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These cookies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! The dough was a little tricky to work with, but the end result was amazing. The nut and poppy seed fillings were both delicious and the cookies were a big hit with my family.


Karuna Rana
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These pastries were so easy to make and they turned out beautifully. The dough was very forgiving and the fillings were flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Prasant Shikarmi
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These kolaczki cookies were a hit at my holiday party! The nut and poppy seed fillings were delicious and the dough was flaky and tender. I'll definitely be making these again.