Polish Kolaczki (Filled Cookies)

[@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531]

Im 74 and I had these in Antiqua when I was 15. Never forgot them. We lived on the British island for a year due to my dads job there. I just made these but it was so fussy getting the corners to meet and after cooking, the apricot ran out soooo I rolled into balls halfway thru and made indention with the back of a 1/2” measuring teaspoon then filled. Faster and no running filling. Worked perfect.

[@theresmore2learn516]

I will be flattening out my dough on a cookie sheet after mixing and then store in fridge! My arthritis would not let me fight with that cold dough!!

[@PolishHousewife]

Excellent plan!

[@PolishHousewife]

I'm dealing with some arthritis myself. Thanks for the tip!

[@jrorganbuilding]

Two suggestions regarding rolling out the dough: 1, put a baking stone in the refrigerator or freezer so that you can roll on a cold surface and the dough doesn’t get warm and sticky. 2, use plastic wrap on top of the dough and roll on the plastic to avoid those sticking to the rolling pin.

[@PolishHousewife]

Thanks for the tips!

[@nancyflach6708]

When I make these I use a diamond shaped cookie cutter, use egg white with a splash of water, mixed, brush one end of the pastry, fold over, and bake. My family favorite is apricot (solo) and nut filling.

[@lisaoverson5434]

@@nancyflach6708 that was my favorite too 🤤

[@Mariekr49]

@@nancyflach6708send link for it please

[@jtharp9265]

God bless you , My grandma who raised me made them all the time , she lived till 95 , but I didn't get the recipe b4 her passing . God bless you . Heart felt tears as ive also lost my youngest & only Daughter 4 years after my grandma , suddenly on her way to church. My oldest son 35 ( big age gap between her & my son ) Has been asking me to make them. Have a beautiful holiday season & Merry Christmas Josette Montgomery County, Texas 🙏🏻

[@deborahnarendorf7106]

I was taught this about 52 years ago by our next door neighbor who is Polish. It has been a family favorite from the beginning. I never knew how to pronounce it properly. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@tessaducek5601]

Must make these. My grandmother would make them. And dad made poppy seed and nut rolls!!! Great memories.

[@BunnyLang]

Poppy seed is my favorite!

[@jacquespoulemer3577]

Hello everyone. When I was in my teens in the 1960s a Czech lady who lived across the street from us, showed my mom and me how to make the Czech version of these cookies. around 4 years ago I couldn't find the recipe nor the copies I had made so I went on a wild internet search to find it eventually did. The dough was a yeasted affair but ultimately very similar in shape and process to these delicious looking Kolaczki. In my hometown we also had a large Polish community with a butcher shop downtown where my mom would take me. All the best from Jim Mexico retired

[@stacyjennings5952]

My grandma was Czechoslovakian and would make hers exactly this way! She did the nut filling and a povidla filling (prune spread). I’ve never attempted to do these, but your video is so helpful. I think I’ll try!

[@shirleymeyle3702]

My Grandma was Czech too and we had these. Good memories

[@lindabradford9591]

​Mine was Czech also.

[@lindabradford9591]

My grandma was Czech also and the kolaczki you mentioned were my favorite

[@kathyb.5156]

My Grandmother was also from Czechoslovakia and made nut cakes, prune cakes and cabbage cakes. She did made the smaller pastries too.

[@loonyTlu]

My favorite cookie in the whole world. My Ukrainian mother made hundreds of these for the holidays and I am going to try this recipe for this Christmas. Thank you!

[@ykk239]

I make mine almost exactly the same way with the exception of using powdered sugar instead of granulated to roll. They are always a huge hit. We also like round ones because they hold more of the filling (my homemade jams). Love this channel!

[@PolishHousewife]

Great tip! Thanks so much for your kind words.

[@PolishHousewife]

I just had a round one for the first time. It was bigger, and it had to be so much easier!

[@ykk239]

@@PolishHousewife They are so much easier to make.

[@MaryIannacone]

I have made these cookies since I was a child. We do have a little polish heritage but this came from a neighbor of my parents. 😊

[@terikilp5314]

My favorite family cookies! My Polish GG’s (great grandma) recipe has withstood the test of time! All generations love this treat at Christmastime-even those that weren’t old enough to know her. ❤

[@kathygreer2097]

My mother and a neighbor got together and made these for Christmas when I was young. They made enough to fill a roaster! She called them Hungarian Christmas cookies. We lived in the Pittsburgh area then. When we moved to NWPA she brought them to a party and the host, who came from the Pittsburgh are originally exclaimed, “Horsey-binkies! I haven’t seen these since I was a kid.”

[@PolishHousewife]

They have many names and can be traced to many Central Euopean countries. Happy to help you remember them!

[@g-bgcg]

I love these cookies. My dad was a 1st generation American and he was 100% Hungarian. My mom was 1st generation American and she was 100% Polish. The common language in their neighborhood here in the U,S was Croatian as there were other languages too. Since we couldn’t pronounced the name of these cookies, we used to call them “babies in a blanket” My grandma, mom and myself made the filling with Lekvar (prune filling) Thank you for the video.

[@146agi122]

Lekvar IS JAM....anykind of jam...it's a HUNGARIAN WORD

[@bonnieweeks7601]

My mother's parents were from Hungary. As a child I remember the grandfather making those cookies. My mother didn't make them so I never learned.

[@maryohara1224]

My grandparents, both from Hungary, made these cookies. They are known as kifli

[@g-bgcg]

@@146agi122It was sort of confusing growing up because I never knew if I was eating something Polish, Hungarian, German, Serbian, because everyone in our Church called the same food item a different name in their language. I just remember driving to Hamtramck, Michigan back in the 1960’s to buy a huge gallon size can of Lekvar. Back then, Hamtramck had almost all Polish people living there (although our family lived west in the suburbs). Now I make my own prune filling as I can’t find in here in Kansas. Thanks for the info regrading Lekvar = jam.

[@g-bgcg]

@@maryohara1224 Yes I remember my grandma and aunts calling these cookies Kifli.

[@meredithlynn]

I started to make these around 5 years ago. My family loves them. We always make them for Christmas Eve to have after our soup supper for after candlelight service. We finish any prepping for our grande celebration on Christmas Day. Life is better with Kolaches🎄❤️🌟

[@tamibell4325]

These look absolutely delicious! I haven't had these in about 38 years! My precious friend was married to a greek man and a lot of their baked goods were very similar to polish foods. Anyway, I thank you so much for sharing your recipe with us! God bless you!❤💞🙏🍽😘

[@carolmartin4068]

I am Polish, and we always called it Kolaczki (kol atch key) without the W

[@CrystalCane-yh7qc]

Well you were wrong in pronouncing

[@CrystalCane-yh7qc]

You don’t have to chill it that much, I’m sure that in the old days they never used fridge to make the dough

[@CrystalCane-yh7qc]

Nice cookies thank you

[@krysiap1106]

Is it a polish habit to correct someone? Annoying!!!

[@P11247]

My Grandma was from Austria-Hungary and she made these. Called Kolaches.

[@PolishHousewife]

They're popular in many countries!

[@pamtru3766]

I find putting some egg yolk on the dough & then pinching closed works really well. I love these cookies and make mine with extra butter. They turn out to melt in your mouth, so delicious.

[@PolishHousewife]

Great tip!

[@adrienneterzen2604]

One of the few memories l have of my grandmother is baking these cookies with her when l was four years old. These cookies are the best! They are so rich with the cream cheese and butter. We made them with raspberry and apricot filling. So good!

[@terikilp5314]

Yummm!😋

[@louettesommers8594]

That’s exactly how it would be for me. Thank you very much for sharing your recipe and your experience.

[@PolishHousewife]

My pleasure

[@janicehornback6884]

My Mom always made these and brushed with egg whites before baking. I make mine the same way. I have found solo filling on Amazon. It is easy to make your own. My favorite is the almond filling. The dough I’m not working with stays in the refrigerator. Enjoyed your video 😊❤

[@PolishHousewife]

Thanks so much!

[@lisaoverson5434]

I had a Polish neighbor when I was in high school. She gave me her recipe but when I tried it as an adult - I couldn’t make it work. I have great hopes for your recipe. Can’t wait to try it

[@donnabianchi578]

Making these today!

[@Soapartisan875]

We would buy these from a small neighborhood Polish bakery as kids in Chicago. We loved these cookies yummy. Now I can’t wait to make them at home ❤

[@PolishHousewife]

Hope you enjoy

[@jeanineskitchen2607]

This is my all time favorite filling .my aunt made them for me as a child and i cant wait to make them.

[@PolishHousewife]

[@thomasgronek6469]

Nice touch to the mixer. Thanks for the video.

[@l2iowacowgirl893]

My mom use to always make these! I loved them always so special she filled with Solo she always made them like a thumb print cookie

[@jadakowers590]

Yummy recipe thanks for sharing. Draping a tea towel over your lovely decorated mixer contains the spray of sugar and or flour. Prune filling is my favorite!

[@allisonferber5474]

I’ve always wanted to make these! Thank you so much.

[@PatriciaPalmer-o3e]

❗DESPERATE for this recipe for years, couldn't find an authentic one ! My girlfriend's grandmother made these and poppyseed every Saturday when I was growing up, thank you ! ❤

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

Oh wow I saw that thumbnail pop up in my feed and had to click on it. Mama used to make these and her mama before her and probably goes way back in the generations. Glad I found your channel. I'll check out your other platforms! Happy Holidays!

[@SheriLatulip]

Could you make the squares bigger so it would be easier to fill?

[@DF-gu5nn]

You are so sweet and kind. I love the way you handle the dough and are so gentle with your touch. You explain the reasoning behind every move and that makes your method of teaching very nice. I will be trying out this recipe and making these cookies for Christmas sharing. Thank you for a delightful tutorial. Please keep doing what you are doing. BTW, your pups are adorable. 💖

[@PolishHousewife]

I so appreciate your kind words. You've made my day! ❤️

[@lianecornils6603]

My mom made these at Christmas. 😊

[@elizabethortiz7740]

My sister in law made these. I loved them. They are delicious

[@BunnyLang]

I love these so much. My aunt taught me how to make them was I a little girl. We didn't have the fancy equipment and had to do everything by hand, and we used the canned (can't remember the name) filling; not pie filling. But it was so wonderfully fun. Thank you for sharing this!

[@loribull1730]

Hungarians and Finnish love this cookie too!

[@PolishHousewife]

and Czech!

[@SusanP674]

Can't wait to try these!

[@debbieminotti5004]

These cookies are my favorite, my mom would make these when I was a kid.

[@PolishHousewife]

They're always the most popular recipe on my website!

[@luciennedespota909]

Thank you! Made them the other day and they were insanely good!

[@PolishHousewife]

So happy to hear it!

[@tarandajones2154]

Dzień dobry, Jak się masz!?...I have been looking for an authentic recipe for these for years..Dziękuję .🤗

[@PolishHousewife]

Proszę bardzo

[@glorytoukraine619]

It is amazingly delicious! Thank you!

[@PolishHousewife]

I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed them!

[@lindagraff4842]

One of my friends is from Poland, she used cottage cheese instead of cream cheese, they were very good too.

[@joanettemurch9040]

My granma mixed this by hand……I thank you

[@CaroleGilman]

OMG! I just made these. And I’m in love. So tasty, flaky & tender. I am fortunate to have a Marc’s near me that has shelf after shelf of SOLO fillings. All kinds. I got the apricot. I like to add a teeny sprinkling of chopped walnuts to the apricot. Yum♥️

[@PolishHousewife]

Sounds delicious!

[@donmoroz3084]

Try putting beaten egg yolk on one corner to kep the dough together.......Sandra Moroz

[@ironeagletrike]

Just had these for the first time at a Graduation party, I am 55 years old and sure I have probably had them somewhere before but honestly don't remember. But they were awesome so I was looking for a recipe and see if I could make them, maybe with my 12 year old daughter.

[@marypat7196]

Thank you so much! Looks easy and tasty. I’ll try for Christmas. Note to all: I see 123 comments but few thumbs up. C’mon folks, help this lady out. If you’re going to take the time to comment, give this lady a thumbs up to improve her algorithm availability. No, we’re not related.

[@PolishHousewife]

THANK YOU!!! xox

[@cloudnineballoonsuk4059]

Love your baking show

[@nancykachenko]

Very lovely recipe thank you very much 🎄🌟🎁

[@vietus1040]

Polish Kolaczki (Filled Cookies). Best video for watching. Thanks for sharing. I support your video. Watched the video in Dec 22, 2021. Have a nice DAY

[@jeangourgeot7909]

Looks so good. The little dogs are adorable too!

[@PolishHousewife]

Aw, thank you! ❤️ 🐾

[@norarios7914]

I noticed the head of your mixer is loose. Try putting the lift head there is a pin on the head move it with your fingers so it completely in on both sides .lock the head then turn it over on its side . On the bottom there is a screw just tighten it and your good. Because if you don't do it I'll make it worse. You will have to tighten it from time to time . Good luck and have a blessed day ! By the way they look yummy 😉

[@PolishHousewife]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Navygrl58]

Thank you for making the comment about adding salt especially to a recipe like this. I’ve tried it in the past with unsalted butter and no additional salt and it had a flat taste. It tasted good but it just felt like it was missing some thing, which of course was the salt like you said. Thank you for this recipe I’ll be using this one from here on out! Merry Christmas! 👍🏼🙏🎄.

[@PolishHousewife]

Merry Christmas!

[@TangoTreeWoods]

these are similar to what we grew up with in eastern PA - KIFFLES. with apricot, walnut or lekvar (prune) filling. delicious!

[@PolishHousewife]

Absolutely! I think Kiffles is the Hungaria name for the pastry.

[@monelleny]

Thanks for this wonderful recipe! They do make a cover for the bowl that you can buy separately. :)

[@Cosifantutte227]

We pinch off a bit and roll into a ball quickly. Then flatten the balls with a floured glass. We don't fold. Just push a little indent in the middle and fill and bake. They come out perfectly every time.

[@PolishHousewife]

Good idea!

[@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531]

Yes yes yes……much easier this way

[@kathyvetter663]

Thank you for sharing this video and information 😁🙌🏼

[@suni9499]

Thank you. These are great

[@1991ROLEX]

My grandma tough me to use powdered sugar and flour mixed to keep the dough from sticking, and to roll out on a "floured" dish cloth. I have some that I only use for making Kolaczki/Kolachies. I really love the prune and apricot, my husband and brother love pineapple and everyone loves the nut.

[@PolishHousewife]

😋

[@mishellekochel4510]

Oh I miss my Gram, and didn't get any of her recipes. This was one of my favorites. Rugala cookies and Petitza as well. So sad how our traditions are falling to the wayside.

[@marlenecarson4005]

I’m Slovenian I’ve been making potica since I was 3

[@UltimateGoldenGirl]

Great video. Thank you for showing us how to make Kolaczki. I too lived in Poland and loved it. Wishing you great successes!

[@PolishHousewife]

Thanks, Dianna!

[@jab9725]

My Mother made these cookies. She would make hundreds of them. I miss her very much.

[@marianneyana299]

Thanks for your time Only one thing to comment, sorry We prefer closer look when you recording.Please Thanks All the best!

[@PolishHousewife]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@joanndelledonne5066]

My mom made these cookies. I love love love them! Tried making them several times and failed till now! Thank you! I don't remember the correct baking time, so I winged it!😊

[@PolishHousewife]

I'm sure they were yummy!

[@susanharrison2941]

Thank you. I have fond memories of my grandmother making these. Glad to know proper pronunciation as she sounded out the L. Want to pass down to my kids

[@pamelapoynter8191]

Will try your recipe which is pretty similar to what I have used. I left out the baking powder from the original Kraft Cookbook c.1960s, which was the major reason the ends popped up! I buy Solo whenever I find it at the store. I discovered the cherry a while back and it has become my favorite too! Can't wait to try that nut filling. Thanks for the tips!

[@PolishHousewife]

Those ends popping up can be so stubborn!

[@l2iowacowgirl893]

Solo make and almond filling It is very good

[@pamelapoynter8191]

@@l2iowacowgirl893 This recipe is very good and Solo is the best. I just took out two dozen frozen from the freezer, put them on parchment paper, baked about 15 minutes total, switching the cookie sheet about midway. Took a little longer because they were frozen. 350 degrees. Freezing makes it easy to give them as you need them during the holidays, and they are fresh.

[@leighdegenhardt485]

Please, what is Solo?

[@pamelapoynter8191]

Usually sold in the baking section, by the canned pie filling. Not always easy to find, so I stock up on flavors when I see them on the shelf.

[@scgaprepper1607]

I love these cookies! My Great Grandma Grossie used to make me peanut butter and jelly ones. I still need to try to make those for my grandkids. Thank you for sharing!!

[@sheristewart3940]

Ooo, you must share the recipe for the PB&J filling, or is a 1/4 teaspoon Peanut Butter topped with a 1/4 teaspoon of jam/fruit spread?

[@ironeagletrike]

@@sheristewart3940 OH wish I saw an answer for this one.

[@sheristewart3940]

@@ironeagletrike que?

[@appymichael9099]

Excellent 👌

[@PolishHousewife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@janellekm]

Hello from Queensland Australia. You need to use the bowl with the shield if your mixer comes with one. 😊 These look good, I have Polish/German heritage due to the borders changing many many years ago, so I should learn how to make these. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us. 😊

[@heatherk8931]

Me as well. Same, I should make them and surprise my parents. Merry Christmas!

[@mariakrystyna5266]

Greetings from Sydney, I'm making them today for the first time 😋 I'm Polish Australian born with a German Husband

[@PolishHousewife]

LOL, you are so right! I think my mixer came with one. but I may have thrown it out. That was silly!

[@jacquespoulemer3577]

@@PolishHousewife when I cannot find the shield I toss a kitchen towel over the entire machine to mitigate the damage, it does work. All the best Jim retired Mexico

[@maunalapier4939]

Love your site just found and subscribed. I would love to try your 🍒 preserve recipe Merry Christmas 🎄 Making these for 🎁💖🌟

[@marshajones8685]

Thank you

[@pruenster]

Love your mixer

[@sherryratliff5173]

Thank you they look so good.

[@vangie72]

Awesome recipe you've shared my dear friend. Thanks and merry Christmas.

[@shabbythimblebycarolyn]

My mother made these with pineapple filling❤️yum

[@hifsassistercorner5734]

Wawo amezing work thanks for shearing

[@fellylifestyle]

Wow looks so delicious 😋 thanks for sharing your recipe 🥰❤️🔔👈💞

[@marlenecarson4005]

My family is from old Slovenia 🇸🇮 I’ve been making these, potica and flancete since I was 3! Always great memories ❤

[@amberjeanhufflepuff]

Thank you Lois!❤

[@PolishHousewife]

You're very welcome!

[@annamamo3645]

The zig-zag edge cutter is a Ravioli Cutter :D

[@tessblog3384]

Thanks for sharing awesome 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@kevinpfaff2301]

Thank you!

[@jtharp9265]

New subscriber loved u made these & brought amazing memories for me .....

[@Maria-cp2ty]

Great recipe ❤️❤️❤️🙋🏼‍♀️👍❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@PolishHousewife]

Thanks so much!

[@patriciaanzelc5386]

My Polish aunt would make them more like a little pastry with a yeast dough.

[@CatsPajamas23]

Childhood favorite. Great recipe. 🙂

[@natashagates6280]

THANK YOU 🙏🏻 SO MUCH

[@Nefertiti-tb4db]

Hi, still cook and bake po Polsku, it use.to be that we didn't use recipes. I started doing recipes/writing them for my great granddaughter, she loves baking.

[@prioress]

I don't have a fancy mixer like yours with a paddle. What's the alternative?

[@kaatteey]

Look up "makutra"

[@philliperay9157]

Strong arms

[@PolishHousewife]

It can be done by hand. A hand mixer might work.

[@oneitalia2312]

Nowhere do i find how long to bake for......

[@justcooking6144]

The description includes a link to a similar recipe from her that says 350 for 15 minutes.

[@jtharp9265]

They use to sell all the fillings, prune, poppy, raspberry, apricot, etc . I think I'd have to try my speciality store .....

[@sislertx]

Can the dough be frozen...i am making dough to have a cook fest...this would be great to include..i just ordered some ligonberries too.

[@alisoncouzens3736]

These look yummy would like to try them but I can’t see anywhere how long you bake for, thanks

[@inhluongsaigon4291]

Cảm ơn ơn bạn chia se video líp này mong xem nhiều video hay của bạn

[@tucun2]

I roll a circle….and cut triangles….roll the cookie up and bend into a crescent….roll in granulated sugar. I like them small….

[@yvonnetyrrell7768]

Are these cookies similar to Rugalash?

[@Mark-hc8ek]

My italian grandmother made cookies just like that called cucidat

[@PolishHousewife]

Sweet! ❤️

[@maxinelowe6285]

I only have the soft cheese in fridge can I use this or does it have to be the block type x my grandson has married a Polish girl and I would love to do something for her as Christmas just round corner x I'm trying some angel wings too x thanks for your help love the video x

[@crispycrunchycooking]

super like 404 wowwwwwww so nice dear i love those cookies and you are very cute and sweet looking....iam here forever..stay happy and stay blessed dear sweet friend....🙏🙏❤❤