Cookies that stay moist all week: a recipe like grandma used to make

Name: Cookies that stay moist all week: a recipe like grandma used to make
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 500 g plain flour; 250 ml lukewarm milk; 100 g granulated sugar; 100 g melted butter; 42 g fresh yeast (1 cube); 2 egg yolks; a pinch of salt; 1 packet of vanilla sugar; grated lemon zest; 250 g soft cottage cheese; 1 egg yolk; 2 tablespoons sugar; vanilla; 200 g ground poppy seeds; 150 ml milk; 2 tablespoons sugar; thick plum jam; optionally diluted with rum or water; thick homemade jam; 100 g coarse flour; 60 g powdered sugar; 60 g butter; 1 egg; melted butter with a little rum (for finishing)

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Easy to prepare
20 portions
30 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Traditional Czech koláčky filled with cottage cheese, poppy seeds, plum jam or marmalade are a staple of home baking. This tried-and-true recipe guarantees not only great taste but also long-lasting moistness – the koláčky stay soft even for a whole week. They are perfect as treats for celebrations, wedding favors or a sweet finish to an afternoon coffee.

For 20 portions

Ingredients

For the dough:

500 g plain flour
250 ml lukewarm milk
100 g granulated sugar
100 g melted butter
42 g fresh yeast (1 cube)
2 egg yolks
a pinch of salt
1 packet of vanilla sugar
grated lemon zest

Fillings (to taste):

Cottage cheese filling:

250 g soft cottage cheese
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons sugar
vanilla

Poppy seed filling:

200 g ground poppy seeds
150 ml milk
2 tablespoons sugar

Plum jam filling:

thick plum jam
optionally diluted with rum or water

Jam filling:

thick homemade jam

Crumb topping:

100 g coarse flour
60 g powdered sugar
60 g butter

For brushing:

1 egg
melted butter with a little rum (for finishing)

Preparation procedure

Preparing the yeast starter Crumble the yeast into part of the lukewarm milk, add a tablespoon of sugar and a little flour. Mix and let it rise for 10–15 minutes in a warm place.
Making the dough Sieve the flour into a bowl, add the remaining sugar, a pinch of salt, the vanilla sugar, lemon zest, egg yolks and the risen starter. Pour in the melted butter and the rest of the milk. Work into a smooth, soft dough that does not stick. Cover and let rise for about an hour, until doubled in size.
Shaping the koláčky Take small pieces (walnut-sized) from the risen dough, roll them into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them rise another 15 minutes. Then make an indentation using a glass or your finger.
Filling and decorating Put a teaspoon of the chosen filling into each indentation and sprinkle with the crumb topping. Brush the koláčky with beaten egg.
Baking Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for approximately 15–20 minutes, until the koláčky are golden.
Finish Immediately after baking, brush them with melted butter mixed with rum – this gives the koláčky a more delicate flavor and keeps them moist longer.

Time required:

Preparation: 30 minutes
Rising: 60 minutes
Shaping and filling: 30 minutes
Baking: 20 minutes
Total: approx. 2 hours 20 minutes

Number of servings:

approximately 60 pieces

Final recommendation

These koláčky will take you back to your grandmother’s kitchen. The moist dough, hearty filling and fragrant butter make this recipe a staple in every household. It’s suitable for any occasion – from a Sunday get-together to wedding favors. Save the recipe so you always have it on hand!