Kolaches

* Exported from MasterCook *

Kolaches

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Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 C Butter
1 C Chopped dried apricots
2 C Flour
2 Tbsp Butter
1 C Fruit filling (see below)
1 C Creamed cottage cheese
1 C (9 oz can) crushed pineapple
1/4 Tsp Salt
1 Tbsp Cornstarch
-----PINEAPPLE FILLING-----
1/3 C Sugar
-----APRICOT FILLING-----
1/4 C Sugar
1/8 Tsp Cinnamon

These are very simple, but you will find NO better cookie anywhere! On the down
side, they do require advanced preparation (overnight is best).
Included are a couple of filling recipes, but a can of pre-made will work too.
(
Apricot is best) When rolling out dough, try to keep it as chilled as
possible
. To cream the cottage cheese, it helps if you have a food processor or
blender,
but a fork and a strong arm will do in a pinch. Mix ingredients and chill at
le
ast 6 hours. Roll to 1/4" thickness. Cut into 2 or 3 inch squares, and
place fil
ling or preserves in center of square.
Bring corners over filling and seal together. Bake at 350 - 25 to 30 minutes.
Re
move and dust with powdered sugar. Pineapple Filling: Combine ingredients in
sau
ce pan, cook stirring constantly until thickened. Cool.
Apricot Filling: Simmer apricot 10 minutes. Add sugar and simmer 10 minutes
more
. Remove from heat and add butter and cinnamon. Cool.

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