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Apricot Kolaches

SUBMITTED BY: Mollie Nagel PHOTO BY: Alexander Marrero

"Kolaches are a Czech recipe that are traditionally made with a yeast dough and fruit filling. In this version a non-yeasted dough is used. Variations include: cottage cheese, prune and apricot. All are somewhat sweet and can be drizzled with a light powder sugar/milk frosting, but traditionally kolaches are not frosted. I hope this is what you were looking for !! If ever in Oklahoma, check out the Czech Festival in Yukon, OK. The ladies of the community make about 2000 plus dozen Kolaches for sale during the festivities !!!"
Original recipe yield 1 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup dried apricots
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. To make Filling: Combine apricots and water in heavy saucepan and cook covered over medium heat for 10 minutes or until apricots are soft. Cook UNCOVERED 5 to 10 minutes or until most of the water has been absorbed.
  2. Mash apricots, stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar and let filling cool. Set aside.
  3. To make Dough: Cream butter and cream cheese until fluffy; add 3/4 cup sugar and beat well. Add flour and mix well. Shape dough into ball and chill 1 hour.
  4. Turn dough onto well-floured surface, working with only half the dough. Roll into 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 2 inch squares. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of apricot filling into the center of the square. Bring four corners to center, pinching to seal.
  5. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 15 minutes. Optional - you may baste with butter halfway thru baking period.
  6. Optional - drizzle LIGHTLY with powdered sugar/milk frosting if you desire sweeter kolaches.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by VJGUNKEL59
Great recipe! I added 1/4 cup extra flour to dough, due to previous review that it was too... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2005 by Anna
My family and I love this recipe. It's a lot quicker than the other kolache recipies with... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by JL8MP31
These turned out well. I chilled my dough a little longer than an hour because it still seemed... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by ELIZABETHT
The dough was very soft and despite using a well-floured surface to roll it on, I couldn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2004 by missylyn
My father-in-law loved these cookies! I did find, however, the 2" squares were a bit on the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2004 by ROVERANDROO
I used regular pie filling (blueberry, cherry, apple, peach) and they were just awesome. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2006 by SANTIH9
This recipe is very tasty! I found that even at 400', 15 min wasn't enough time to brown the... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2005 by Denise
these were just like my grandmother used to make. My family and friends enjoyed these very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2008 by Petra
I made these yesterday evening. I followed the recipe and they turned out great! Thanks for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2006 by Marie Nachman