The Best Polish Kolaczki Cookies Ever! (Essential for Your Holiday Cookie Tray)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and lower in saturated fat.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Ricotta is lighter and can be less expensive.

fruit preserves

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit puree

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit puree is lower in sugar.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

Cream together 8 oz of cream cheese and 8 oz of butter in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.

Add 2 and 1/4 cups of flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the mixture and combine until just mixed.

Divide the dough in half, shape into squares, and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Prepare the filling by mixing 1 cup of apricot preserves, 3/4 cup of coconut, and 3/4 cup of finely chopped walnuts in a bowl.

Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.

Cut the dough into squares or rectangles, approximately 2.5 inches each side.

Place a small amount of filling in the center of each square and fold over to create a pocket.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the cookies on it.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the cookies until golden.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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