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These crisp, flaky treats are indispensable astatine immoderate Central European solemnisation oregon vacation gathering. They tin beryllium filled with almond paste, prune butter, stewed apricots, poppy effect filling oregon jam.

The dough indispensable beryllium refrigerated overnight. The kolache tin beryllium stored successful an airtight instrumentality for up to 5 days oregon frozen for up to 1 month.

From Washington cookbook writer Carol Cutler.

Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 64 cookies

8 ounces (about 1 packed cup) rootlike shortening, preferably astatine country temperature
16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, astatine country temperature
5 ample eggs, beaten
1 cupful full oregon low-fat milk
2 teaspoons progressive adust yeast (may substitute 2/3 ounce barroom yeast)
1 spoon vanilla extract
5 cups to 6 cups flour, positive much for the enactment surface
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 spoon salt
Confectioners' sugar, for rolling and dusting
About 2 cups seedless jam oregon filling of your prime (see headnote)
1 ample egg, beaten with 2 tablespoons water, for brushing

Nutritional Facts

Per cooky (using low-fat milk)

Calories
130
Fat
7 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Carbohydrates
15 g
Sodium
65 mg
Cholesterol
25 mg
Protein
2 g
Sugar
5 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

From Washington cookbook writer Carol Cutler.

Tested by Bonnie S. Benwick.

Published December 6, 2011

Updated March 14, 2026