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Kolaczki Polish Christmas Cookies Recipe
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Jaie / All my dishes 2 years, 3 months ago
I don't know of one Christmas that my Grammy did not make dozens of these. She made them more like triangles, but since her passing I simplified it by making them round.
Prep:600m Cook:15m Servings:48
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Ingredients
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 egg yolks (save whites)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 pound shortening
- 1 cup milk
- 4-.25 ounce packages of active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Confectioners' sugar
- Fruit jam; traditionally apricot and prune are used
- Nut filling I:
- 1 pound finely ground walnuts
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Cream
- Nut Filling II:
- 1 pound finely ground walnuts
- 2 cups sugar
- water
Directions
- Warm milk to just above room temperature.
- Dissolve th yeast in the milk and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, salt and baking powder.
- Cut in the shortening until the mixture is "mealy".
- Stir in the egg yolks and milk mixture.
- Knead the dough together and then refrigerate overnight.
- Nut Filling I:
- In a bowl, mix together the walnuts, honey, sugar, egg whites and cinnamon. Add just enough cream to make the mixture moist.
- Nut Filling II:
- In a bowl, mix together the walnuts, sugar and just enough water to form a thick paste.
- (I prefer Nut Filling I)
- When ready to bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Dust a clean, dry surface with confectioners' sugar.
- Knead the dough roll for a few minutes.
- Carefully roll outyour dough to 1/4-inch thick.
- Cut out circles with a cookie cutter.
- Place a teaspoon of the jam or nut filling on the center of each circle.
- Fold the dough over and seal the edge with a fork.
- Repeat by alternating with jam(s) and nut filling.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Dust with additional confectioners' sugar when cooled.
- Makes 4 dozen
- May be frozen for 6 months.
- Do not store in an air tight container or they will become soggy!!!
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shirleyoma 2 years, 3 months ago said:
Oh my, this is on my short list! I love this!! Sounds soo good!!! yummmmmm and WOW
recipediva 2 years, 2 months ago said:
How did I miss this one.. great post
carmenperez 1 year, 7 months ago said:
HI!
BEEN WANTING THIS COOKIE FOR YEARS TY FOR SHARING
jaie 1 year, 7 months ago said:
The Polish Christmas Cookies don't have to be put off until December :) I hope you give them a try soon and let me know what you think!
Happy cooking!
Jaie