Hungarian Apricot Kolaches

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 12 minutes

Nutrition facts (per serving): 57 cal (4g fat, 1g protein, 4g fiber)

The famous apricot kolaches are essential to try on the Hungarian dessert menu. Try cooking them at home and savor them!

Ingredients (12 servings)

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup butter, softened

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup apricot preserves

¼ cup sanding sugar

Preparation

Beat the cream cheese with butter in a bowl until fluffy, and then stir in the salt and flour. Mix well and divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Layer a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread each dough portion into a ⅛ inch thick sheet and cut into 2-inch squares. Add a tablespoon of apricot preserves at the center of each square. Bring in the corner of each square and pinch them together. Dust the cookies with sugar. Place them on a baking sheet, and then bake for 12 minutes until golden brown. Allow them to cool. Serve.