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A white platter with four Polish Cream Cheese Cookies filled with apricot jam.

Polish Cream Cheese Cookies

Polish Cream Cheese Cookies are a classic cookie with dough that mimics a pastry crust and then is stuffed with a variety of jams such as apricot, cherry, or almond.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Calories: 132kcal
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 sticks salted butter softened
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 2 3/4 c. flour
  • 1 c. apricot jam
  • Coarse sugar

Instructions

  • In a large bowl beat together the cream cheese, butter, and sugar on medium high speed until fluffy.
  • Add the flour and mix until combined.
  • Divide the dough into 2 pieces and wrap with plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with silpat or parchment.
  • Remove one dough ball from the refrigerator and roll to 1/8 inch thickness.
  • Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares.
  • Place the squares onto the cookie sheets, 2 inches apart.
  • Spoon 1 teaspoon of jam into the center of each dough square. Fold in the two opposite corners so that they overlap in the middle and press to seal.
  • Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake the cookies for 20-25 minutes or until they are puffed and the edges are golden.
  • Remove from oven and cool for 2-3 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Repeat with remaining dough.

Notes

Recipe from Food Network Magazine, December 2019

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 56mg | Sugar: 7g