Description
Kolachy Cookies are soft, flaky, and fruity pastries featuring tender plant-based dough paired with luscious, natural fruit fillings. Perfect for a snack, dessert, or breakfast treat, these easy-to-make cookies offer customizable flavors and a delightful texture that makes them ideal for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup plain plant-based yogurt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp natural vanilla extract
Filling
- 1 cup natural fruit jam or preserves (such as apricot, raspberry, or prune)
- 1 tbsp natural gelling agent (to thicken the jam)
Instructions
- Preparing the Dough: Cream the plant-based butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the plain plant-based yogurt and natural vanilla extract, mixing well to combine. In a separate bowl, sift the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually incorporate these dry ingredients into the butter mixture. Knead gently until you form a soft, smooth dough that is not sticky. Wrap the dough in parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to make rolling easier.
- Rolling and Cutting: Lightly dust your work surface with flour and roll out the chilled dough to approximately a quarter-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter or glass to cut out circles that will hold the filling. Imperfect shapes are charming and add to the homemade appeal.
- Adding the Filling: Place about one teaspoon of the thickened fruit jam, prepared with the natural gelling agent, in the center of each dough circle. Avoid overfilling to prevent spillage during baking.
- Shaping the Kolachy Cookies: Fold the edges of each dough circle towards the center, gently pinching to secure the filling while leaving some of it visible. You may fold all four corners or pinch halfway, depending on your preferred style.
- Baking: Arrange the shaped cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about one inch apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15 to 18 minutes or until the edges turn a golden brown and the filling bubbles slightly. Remove and let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough before rolling to prevent sticking and ensure a flaky texture.
- Use thickened jam to avoid filling from running during baking.
- Do not overfill the cookies to keep them neat and well-shaped.
- Roll dough evenly for consistent baking and texture.
- Watch baking time closely to prevent overbaking and drying out the cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Kolachy Cookies, plant-based cookies, fruit-filled cookies, vegan pastries, soft cookies, flaky dough, gluten-free cookies
