Well, I started my Christmas decorating today. So far I've got the tree up and put the lights on (6' tree, 500 lights), hung the wreath on the front door, hung the Christmas "pop-outs" in the windows, and started putting Santas and Snowmen on every available flat surface! So today, I'm posting some pictures and then at the end, you'll find a recipe for DESSERT KOLACHKY and a Sweet Cheese Filling to put inside. I'll post a picture of my tree when we are finished putting on the ornaments! Enjoy!
DESSERT KOLACHKY1/2 lb butter or margarine
1-8oz pkg of softened cream cheese
2 Tbsp sugar
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
About 3/4 cup raspberry, apricot, grape preserves or cheese filling (see below)
Confectioner's sugar
Thoroughly blend butter, softened cream cheese and sugar. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Mis well. Knead to form a stiff dough. Roll to 1/4" thickness on well floured board. Cut into 2-in. squares. Place 1/2 tsp of filling/preserves in center. Press opposite corners together. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake in 350* oven for 15-20 min or until lightly brown. Remove from pan and cool on rack. When cool, sprinkle with confectioner's sugar. Makes 5 dozen
SWEET CHEESE FILLING
1-8oz pkg cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
3 tbsp flour
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
1 tsp lemon juice
Soften cream cheese. Add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in flour, egg yolk, lemon peel and lemon juice.
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