noun
- A small pastry with a fruit or cheese filling, typically square or rectangular, originating from Central European cuisine.
Usage: Also spelled kolache or kolacek; Common in Czech and Slovak baking traditions; Often served as a dessert or snack
Examples
- My grandmother made kolackies filled with apricot jam for the holiday party.
- The bakery sells fresh kolackies with prune, cherry, and cheese fillings.
- She bit into the warm kolacky and tasted the sweet fruit filling inside.
- Kolackies are a traditional treat at Czech family gatherings.
- The recipe for kolackies has been passed down through three generations in our family.