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Combine cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar and vanilla until blended thoroughly.
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Set aside in refrigerator.
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For poppy seed filling: combine all ingredients and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
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Set aside to cool.
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Place water, softened butter, egg, egg yolk, milk powder, potato flakes, sugar, salt, flour and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
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Select Dough cycle; press Start.
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Check dough after 5 minutes of mixing, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of water if necessary.
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When the cycle is complete, spoon out dough with tablespoon and roll into walnut sized balls.
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Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
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Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
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Flatten balls slightly with the palm of your hand and make a depression in center with your thumb.
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Fill with 1 tablespoon of filling of choice or a combination of fillings.
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Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375degrees F(190 degrees C).
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Bake in preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned.
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Remove from oven and brush with 1/4 cup melted butter.
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Cool on wire rack.
