Homemade Jam Kolaches
Homemade Jam Kolaches are soft, buttery pastries filled with sweet apricot jam and dusted with powdered sugar. This easy and delicious recipe is perfect for any occasion, offering a traditional European treat that's both comforting and irresistible. Bake these delightful jam-filled cookies in just 35 minutes!
Homemade Jam Kolaches are delightful, buttery pastries filled with sweet and tangy apricot jam, offering a perfect balance of soft, flaky dough and fruity goodness. Made with simple ingredients like butter, yogurt, and vanilla, these golden treats are baked to perfection and lightly dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack, these melt-in-your-mouth pastries bring warmth and comfort in every bite. Whether shared with family or served at festive gatherings, Homemade Jam Kolaches are a timeless treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 125 g butter (at room temperature)
- 60 g icing sugar
- 70 g yogurt
- 1 packet vanillin or vanilla sugar
- 400 g flour (adjust as needed)
- 6 g baking powder (for desserts)
- Pinch of salt
- Apricot jam (for filling)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Sugar: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 40mg
Directions
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In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, vanillin (or vanilla sugar), and a pinch of salt. Add the icing sugar, softened butter, yogurt, flour, and baking powder. Mix thoroughly until a smooth dough forms.
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Shape the dough into a ball. Roll it out evenly and cut it into small square pieces.
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Place a small spoonful of apricot jam in the center of each square. Gently roll the dough around the jam to form a log shape.
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Arrange the rolls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
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Once cooled, generously dust the pastries with powdered sugar before serving.
