Sophie's Kolacky

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease baking sheets. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large bowl or food processor, cut the softened butter into the softened cream cheese until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and cream cheese mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be stiff but not tough. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Knead the dough gently to form a cohesive ball. If the dough is too soft to handle, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. (2 minutes + 20 minutes optional)

Recipe View 20 mins On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Use a 3-inch cookie cutter or glass to cut out circles from the dough. Re-roll scraps as needed until all the dough is used. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins With your thumb or the back of a small spoon, make a shallow depression in the center of each cookie. Fill each depression with about 1/2 teaspoon of apple pie filling. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the kolacky are lightly golden brown. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Let the kolacky cool completely on a wire rack. Dust generously with confectioners' sugar before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. (30 minutes cooling)