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Czech-Inspired Delight Cookies

Indulge in these delightful cookies made with cream cheese, butter, flour, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and your favorite jam.
Prep Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 38 minutes
Course Snack

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 stick salted butter softened
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for flouring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons jam of choice
  • Powdered sugar for dusting optional

Instructions
 

  • Preparation of Dough:
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, softened butter, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar until a smooth dough forms. Alternatively, this mixture can be pulsed in a food processor.
  • Form the dough into a ball, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or up to overnight. Note that the dough will be very soft.
  • Preheat the Oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Rolling and Cutting the Dough:
  • Sprinkle flour onto a clean work surface.
  • Divide the chilled dough into two halves. Place one half back into the refrigerator to remain chilled.
  • Roll out the first half of the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
  • Using a knife or a cookie cutter, cut the rolled dough into approximately 12 squares, each roughly 2 1/2 inches square. Re-form any leftover dough into a ball and re-roll as needed to maximize usage.
  • Assembling the Cookies:
  • Place the dough squares onto a lined jelly roll pan.
  • Add a small dollop of your chosen jam in the center of each square.
  • Fold two opposite corners of each square to meet in the middle, gently pressing them together to secure the filling.
  • Repeat this process with the remaining dough and jam, ensuring even distribution of the jam filling.
  • Baking the Cookies:
  • Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown.
  • Allow the cookies to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This cooling process should take approximately 1 hour.
  • Final Touches:
  • If desired, lightly dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar using a fine sieve for a decorative finish.
  • By adhering to these detailed instructions, you will produce refined and delectable "Czech-Inspired Delight Cookies" that are sure to impress at any gathering.
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