hds@fred (David Scarbro) (01/01/86)
.RH MOD.RECIPES-SOURCE KOLACHKI D "1 Jan 86"
.RZ "KOLACHKI" "Russian Cookies"
This recipe is from Mrs. Malinch, my little sister's high school Russian
teacher. I usually make this recipe at Christmas or Easter.
.PP
My favorite fillings are poppy seed and walnut. A recipe for the walnut
filling is included. The poppy seed filling can be found canned (Solo brand)
in either the gourmet or cake section of most grocery stores.
.IH "dough for 6 dozen Kolachki"
.IG "1/2 lb" "cream cheese (at room temperature)"
.IG "1/2 lb" "butter (also at room temperature)"
.IG "3 cups" "flour"
.IG "12 oz" "poppy seed filling"
(1 can), OR
.IG "1 batch" "walnut filling (see recipe below)"
.PH
.SK 1
To make dough, mix butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Add flour, and mix again until smooth.
Making this dough is easy with a food processor, hard with a mixer.
.SK 2
Roll dough into 3 balls.
Refrigerate dough to keep it from drying out.
The dough can be refrigerated for 1-2 hours,
but it is not necessary.
.SK 4
Roll out 1 ball at a time and flour lightly.
Roll dough out in flour or granulated sugar so it doesn't stick.
.SK 5
Cut dough into squares or circles using cookie or biscuit cutter.
.SK 6
Add about a teaspoon of filling.
Roll squares into "logs".
Fold circles over and seal with a fork.
.SK 7
Bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
.IH "Walnut filling for 6 dozen Kolachki"
.IG "1 lb" "finely ground walnuts"
.IG "1" "egg"
.IG "1 cup" "sugar"
.IG "" "water"
.PH
.SK 1
Mix all ingredients together.
.SK 2
Add water to obtain a sticky consistency.
.NX
The kolachki are delicate, so do not throw them in a plastic bag or pile
high in a jar as you would cookies.
The kolachki can be frozen.
.SH RATING
.I Difficulty:
moderate\(emthe assembly of the cookies requires nimble fingers.
.I Time:
30 minutes preparation, up to 2 hours cooling, 15 minutes baking.
.I Precision:
measure carefully.
.WR
Laura Scarbro
c/o David Scarbro
Integrated Solutions, Inc. Boulder, Colorado
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