kolaches

Elle, Gage, and I made these kolaches as part of Cael's school project, "Foods of my Family Tree" (Cael tasted, rated, and wrote up the project...). They were great and will definitely be a recipe that we make again to celebrate our Polish heritage.

Ingredients 

makes 2 dozen 

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 
• 1/4 cup strawberry jam
• 1/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar 

  Directions

• Beat butter and cream cheese in mixer bowl until light and fluffy. Add flour gradually, beating well after each addition.
• Roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut into 2-inch circles. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon jam into center of each circle. Fold opposite edges together, slightly overlapping edges.
• Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.