1/2 lb. butter, slightly softened
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, slightly softened
2 c. flour
filling
Confectioners' sugar

Beat first 3 ingredients. Form into 2 inch diameter roll and refrigerate overnight. Slice about 1/4 inch thick and arrange 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Make an impression with thumb in center of each kolaches. Fill with about one tsp. filling. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Bake in 400 degree oven 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Makes 3 dozen.

Fillings: Use canned (Solo Brand) fillings such as poppy seed, almond, prune, apricot, or use thick preserves such as strawberry, peach, raspberry, etc. or cheese filling.

CHEESE FILLING:

1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
1/4 c. sugar
3 tbsp. flour
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel and 1 tbsp. lemon juice, optional

Soften cream cheese, add sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Stir in flour, egg yolk, lemon peel and lemon juice, 1 tbsp. filling per kolachky.