Delicious Filled Cottage Cheese Cookies

These filled cookies are a delightful treat, made with a soft, buttery dough and a creamy cottage cheese filling. They’re perfect for tea time or a special snack. Simple to make, these cookies are not only delicious but also beautifully shaped. Dust with powdered sugar for a sweet finish, and enjoy a homemade dessert that everyone will love.

Preparation Time:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Rest Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:
For the Dough:

• 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
• 7 tablespoons (100 grams) unsalted butter, cold
• 1 large egg
• 7 tablespoons (100 grams) yogurt or sour cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

For the Filling:

• 1 cup (250 grams) cottage cheese
• 2 tablespoons sugar

For Dusting:

• Powdered sugar (optional)

Directions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a large bowl, combine 280 grams of flour and 100 grams of cold butter. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles crumbs.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 egg, 100 grams of yogurt (or sour cream), 2 tablespoons of sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
   • Pour the wet mixture into the flour and butter crumbs, stirring until the dough comes together. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
2. Prepare the Filling:
   • In a small bowl, mix 250 grams of cottage cheese with 2 tablespoons of sugar until smooth and well combined.
3. Shape the Cookies:
   • Divide the dough into 10 equal parts and form each part into a ball.
   • Roll out each ball into a flat circle. Use a cocktail straw or small round cutter to make small decorative holes on the edges of the dough circles (optional).
   • Place 1 tablespoon of the cottage cheese filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling to create a filled cookie, sealing the edges by pressing gently.
4. Bake the Cookies:
   • Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
   • Place the filled cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Finish and Serve:
   • Once the cookies are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a sweet, elegant touch.