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Sweet Cheese Cookies

Sochniki are sweet farmer’s cheese cookies. They are crumbly shortbread cookies that are crispy on the outside, filled with a creamy cheese filling. These traditional Ukrainian cookies are a family favorite.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 80 cookies
Calories: 138 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: Ukrainian

Ingredients

  • 16 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 lb farmers cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 6 cups flour (depending on the brand you may need less or more flour)
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 egg topping
  • 1/2 cup sugar topping

Instructions

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  1. For the filling, mix together the cream cheese, farmers cheese, egg, and sugar in a bowl.
  2. Set the filling aside as you make the cookie dough.
  3. In a bowl, combine the butter, eggs, and sugar. Whisk it together until well combined.
  4. To the whisked ingredients, add 2 cups of flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk to combine.
  5. Continue adding a few cups of flour into the mixture, until it is combined into a dough.
  6. Roll out the dough into 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into circles -- about 3 inches in diameter.
  7. Place the cheese filling on half of the dough circles and fold the dough over, covering the cheese filling.
  8. Whisk the egg in a bowl. Use it to brush the cookie tops and sprinkle them with sugar.
  9. Bake it at 400°F, for about 15 minutes or until the cookies are crispy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 138kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 137mg (6%) Potassium 39mg (1%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 235IU (5%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 80cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 138

% Daily Value*

Calories 138kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 137mg 6%
Potassium 39mg 1%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 235IU 5%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.