Cream Cheese Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425F.

2. 2

   Beat the butter and cream cheese in mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed about 30 seconds or until softened.

3. 3

   Add the flour and sugar, then beat till well mixed.

4. 4

   Form the dough into a ball.

5. 5

   Roll the dough, half at a time, into a 10 x 7 1/2 inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.

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   Cut into 2 -1/2 inch squares.

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   Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon jam into the centre of each square.

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   Moisten edges of each pastry with water.

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   Fold dough over filling to form a triangle.

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    With a fork, crimp edges together to seal.

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    Place on an ungreased cookie sheet an bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

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    Remove from oven and transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.

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    When cool, either dust with confectioners sugar or dip in chocolate glaze.

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    Chocolate Glaze; melt together the chopped chocolate and shortening in a small pan.

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    Dip the cookie tips into the glaze then place on a rack to set.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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