Apricot Kolachkes Recipes

Steps:

• In the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer, beat butter and ice cream until blended (mixture will appear curdled). Add flour and sugar; mix well. Divide dough into 4 portions; cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 2 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 portion of dough into a 12x10-in. rectangle; cut into 2-in. squares. Place 1 teaspoon filling in the center of each square. Overlap 2 opposite corners of dough over filling; pinch tightly to seal. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., Bake until bottoms are lightly browned, 11-14 minutes. Cool 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Steps:

• Combine filling ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
• Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; add sugar, beating well.
• Add flour, mixing at low speed until well blended.
• Divide dough into thirds; roll each portion to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface, and cut with a 3-inch round cutter.
• Spoon 1/2 tsp apricot filling in center of each round.
• Combine egg and water; brush on edges.
• Fold opposite sides to center, slightly overlapping edges; pinch to seal.
• Place on lightly greased baking sheets.
• Bake at 350F for 12 minutes or until golden.
• Remove to wire racks to cool.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar.