Kolaczki (Polish Cream Cheese and Jam Cookies)
Flaky, buttery cream cheese pastry folded around a spoonful of jam. Four ingredients and a Polish Christmas must.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.35 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 308kcal
- 27.3gcarbs
- 11.1gof which sugars
- 21.2gfat
- 13.2gsaturates
- 2.8gprotein
- 0.8gfibre
- 0.2gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the flour and salt in a food processor. Add the butter and cream cheese and pulse until it comes together into a soft dough. Or rub it in by hand.
- 2
Shape into a flat square, wrap and chill for at least 1 hour, until firm.
60 min - 3
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Roll out half the dough on a floured worktop to 3 mm thick. Cut into 6 cm squares.
- 4
Put a half teaspoon of jam in the middle of each square. Fold two opposite corners over the jam so they overlap, and press the join firmly with a little water.
- 5
Place on lined trays and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until pale golden at the edges. Do not let them brown.
16 min 40 s - 6
Cool on a rack and dust with icing sugar. Store in a tin for up to 4 days.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
