Nut Kolacky

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Ingredients

  • 2 packages active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 7 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 4 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • NUT FILLING
  • 1/2 lb walnuts
  • 5 graham cracker squares
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 egg whites, beaten
  • 1/4 cup honey

Instructions

  1. Mix walnuts and graham cracker squares in food processor until texture is fine crumbs.
  2. Add 1/4-1/2 cup sugar.
  3. Add egg whites (foamy, not stiff) to nut mixture.
  4. Add honey to mixture, and refrigerate until ready to use.
  5. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
  6. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt, cut in butter until crumbly.
  7. Stir in yeast, eggs, and whipping cream.
  8. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface, knead until smooth, about 2-3 minutes- place in a greased bowl, turn greased side up.
  9. Cover, refrigerate until firm- 6 hours or overnight.
  10. Heat oven to 375 degrees, roll out dough, on sugared or floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness.
  11. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares.
  12. Spoon 1 tsp.
  13. of nut filling in center of each square.
  14. Bring two opposite corners to center, pinch to seal.
  15. Wet fingertips with a little bit of water.
  16. Fold sealed tip to one side, pinch to seal.
  17. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  18. Bake 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1040 kcal 52% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 42g 84% DV
Total Fat 55.3g 71% DV
Carbs 102.6g 37% DV
Fiber 11.8g 42% DV
Sugar 30.9g 62% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10274.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 952.8mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 167.8mg 56% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 118.8mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 9.9mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 235.8mg 18% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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