APRICOT BOW TIES (OR KOLACHES)

Apricot Bow Ties (or Kolaches) image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
8 oz. (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
11 1/4 oz (2 1/2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour, sifted; plus more for rolling
1 12-oz. jar good-quality apricot preserves (about 3/4 cup)
1 large egg, beaten
Confectioner's sugar, for dusting

Steps:

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl and paddle. With the mixer on low, gradually mix in the flour until a smooth dough forms.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and the dough gently to form a ball. Divide the dough in thirds, wrap each in plastic wrap, and flatten into squares. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Heat the oevn to 400 degrees F. Line 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Remove one piece of dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a 1/8-inch thick rectangle. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, trim the rough edges of the dough so the sides are straight, and then cut into 2-inch squares. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of the preserves onto the center of each square. Fold one corner into the center, dab with the beaten egg, and then bring the opposite
corner into the center and pinch firmly together to seal the corners. With a thin spatula, transfer the cookie to the prepared cookie sheet. Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
Bake one sheet at a time until golden and very lightly browned and puffed, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely and then dust with confectioner's sugar.