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Kolache, Kolackys, or Thumbprint

Makes about 20 cookies.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup 2 sticks butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for a sweeter cookie, double the amount
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam or your favorite flavor

Instructions

  • In mixing bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
  • In separate bowl, with electric mixer, cream together butter and cream cheese. Add sugar and continue to beat until incorporated.
  • Slowly add flour mixture to butter mixture and beat on low just until combined. Scrape down sides.
  • Turn out onto parchment paper, sprinkle with a little flour, knead a couple times.
  • Flatten a bit, wrap with the parchment paper to completely cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Break off piece of dough and roll into small balls (if dough feels sticky, dust hands with a little flour while rolling).
  • Place 2 inches apart of baking sheet. With your thumb or finger, make impression in the center.
  • Using small spoon, add jam in impression of each cookie.
  • Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Bake for about 11-13 minutes at 350 degrees F, or until slightly golden brown at the very bottom.
  • Let cool completely and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Make sure to chill the dough. This will give the dough a better texture and prevent the bottoms from flattening out during baking.