Polish cottage cheese cookies with apple filling: a delicious baked treat

Discover the delicious taste of Polish cottage cheese cookies, made with a soft and tender pastry made from a simple mixture of butter, cottage cheese and flour. These cookies are filled with fresh apple pieces, providing a slightly sweet and tangy flavor that complements the rich dough. A versatile recipe, these cookies can be personalized with different toppings to suit your tastes.

Why you'll love this: These cookies strike the perfect balance between the creamy texture of cottage cheese and the comforting richness of butter. They're not too sweet, making them ideal for those who prefer less sweet treats. Plus, using fresh apple chunks adds natural sweetness and delicious fruitiness to every bite.

Perfect occasion: Perfect for afternoon tea, a morning treat with coffee or as a dessert for family gatherings. These cookies are also perfect for holiday baking and can be made festive with various fillings and toppings depending on the season.

Decorating Tips: Before baking, brush the tops of the biscuits with egg wash to obtain a nice golden color. After baking and cooling, sprinkle them with powdered sugar for a classic, elegant finish. For a festive touch, you can also sprinkle cinnamon or drizzle icing on top.

• Ingredients:
  • 200 g softened butter
  • 200 g semi-fat cottage cheese, crumbled
  • 200 g all-purpose flour
  • Apple pieces, to garnish
  • Egg, for brushing
  • Powdered sugar, for sprinkling
  • Optional: sugar to sweeten the apple filling
• Instructions:
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the softened butter, cottage cheese and flour. Knead until the dough is smooth and homogeneous.
  3. Lightly flour your work surface as the dough may be slightly sticky. Roll out the dough into a square shape.
  4. Cut the dough into small squares. Place a piece of apple on each square, possibly sprinkled with sugar if you want a sweeter taste.
  5. Fold the dough over the apple to form triangles and press the edges to seal.
  6. Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with beaten egg to give them a nice golden color when cooked.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Let the cookies cool on a rack, then sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Enjoy these Polish Cottage Cheese Cookies with Apple Stuffing, a delicious treat that brings a touch of homemade comfort to any occasion!