Cheese Kolacky

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 60 kolacky

• 2 packages active dry yeast
• ¼ cup water
• 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups butter , softened
• 4 eggs , slightly beaten
• 2 cups whipping cream

CHEESE FILLING

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 -3 egg yolks
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup sugar

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients of cheese filling and blend in food processor, refrigerate until ready to use.
2. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
3. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt, cut in butter until crumbly.
4. Stir in yeast, eggs, and whipping cream.
5. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface, knead until smooth, about 2-3 minutes- place in a greased bowl, turn greased side up.
6. Cover, refrigerate until firm- 6 hours or overnight.
7. Heat oven to 375 degrees, roll out dough, on sugared or floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness.
8. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares.
9. Spoon 1 tsp.
10. of cheese filling in center of each square.
11. Bring two opposite corners to center, pinch to seal.
12. Wet fingertips with a little bit of water.
13. Fold sealed tip to one side, pinch to seal.
14. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
15. Bake 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.