My dad's sister made the best kolacky in the world. That's what I've always thought. I never did have the opportunity to watch my Aunt Elinor make the fist-size, eat-out-of-hand coffee cakes. But when ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - It's that time of year when your baking skills can either rise up or crumble like a sugar cookie. But in the town of Montgomery, more than 100 years of kolacky practice have ...

Preheat oven to 350 F. Cream together butter and cream cheese. Add flour; mix thoroughly. Chill for 1 hour. On a floured surface roll out dough and cut into 3-inch circles about 3/8-inch thick. Place ...

Put the flour and butter in a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment. Mix until it's crumbled. Add the ice cream and mix until a dough forms. Once a ball of dough has formed, wrap in plastic wrap ...

The dough on these pretty specimens has light, layery texture, while the jam has a sticky quality and hint of tartness. Vintage in a cookie. 3 ounces cream cheese 4 ounces unsalted butter 1¼ cup ...

Kolaczki cookies, or kolacky cookies, are a traditional treat with a rich cream cheese, buttery dough, and a sweet, fruity filling. They are great for holidays, tea parties, or a simple homemade ...

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Then, a few months back while browsing at a local bookstore, I came across Yossy Arefi's Snacking Cakes: Simple Treats for Anytime Cravings. A quick flip through its pages and I was hooked. I love ...