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                                  Kolacky
 
 Recipe By     : Rosemary Matejka
 Serving Size  : 30   Preparation Time :0:20
 Categories    : Dessert
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         Pastry:
    4      sticks        margarine -- softened
   16      ozs           fat-free cream cheese -- softened
    6      c             unbleached flour
                         Filling Options:
                         Cream Cheese Filling:
    8      ozs           fat-free cream cheese -- softened
    1      tbsp          margarine -- softened
      1/2  c             granulated sugar
    1      tsp           lemon juice, bottled
                         Cottage Cheese Filling:
    1      c             fat-free cottage cheese -- small curd
    3      tbsps         granulated sugar
      1/4  tsp           cinnamon
                         Cherry Filling:
   12      ozs           cherry pie filling
      1/8  tsp           allspice
      1/8  tsp           rum extract
                         Pineapple Filling:
    1 1/2  c             crushed pineapple -- drained
      1/2  c             granulated sugar
      1/3  c             water
                         Apricot Filling:
   12      ozs           apricot pie filling
 
 Preheat oven at 400. To prepare pastry, combine flour, 16 ozs cream cheese,
 and 4 sticks of butter in a mixing bowl.  Beat until thoroughly combined.
 Cover and chill till easy to handle. On a sugared surface, roll each dough
 1/8 thick and cut into 2 x 2″ squares using scalloped pastry wheel. Add
 about a teaspoon of filling in the center of each square.  Fold opposite
 corners to the center with one overlapping the other.  Moisten the corners
 to help them stick together. Lightly brush with water and sprinkle with
 sugar. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
 
 To prepare cream cheese filling, combine remaining cream cheese, 1
 tablespoon margarine, 1/4 cup sugar, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl.
 
 To prepare cottage cheese filling, press as much moisture as possible out
 of cottage cheese.  In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, sugar, and
 cinnamon until blended.
 
 To prepare cherry filling, combine cherry pie filling, allspice, and rum
 extract in mixing bowl.
 
 To prepare pineapple filling, combine pineapple, 1/2 cup granulated sugar,
 and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and
 boil gently for 25 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
 Watch closely last 5 minutes to prevent sticking.
 
 Spread apricot pie filling  in the center of each square.
 
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 Per serving: 196 Calories; 2g Fat (9% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 37g
 Carbohydrate; 4mg Cholesterol; 174mg Sodium

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