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Kolaczki - Poland 42/50

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Kolaczki - Poland

These delicious traditional Polish cookies are also claimed by other eastern European countries, but the recipe and names vary. In the Polish tradition, they are flaky and crumbly made with a cream cheese dough and typically filled with dried fruits or other sweet and savory fillings. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, depending how you fold them. This recipe has them tucked into snuggly little half-moon shapes with pinched edges. And let's be honest, you don't have to wait 'til Christmas to make 'em!


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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
  • 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
  • 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup / 150g of flour
  • 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
  • Salted caramel
  • Melted dark chocolate

METHOD:

  1. In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.

  2. Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.

  3. Chill for 30 minutes.

  4. Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.

  5. Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.

  6. Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.

  7. Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.

  8. Remove from oven and let cool.

  9. Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.

  10. Enjoy!