Macadamia Shortbread Cookies

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   Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Process flour, cornstarch, butter, 6 oz.

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   cream cheese and 1/4 cup powdered sugar in food processor 30 sec.

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   or until mixture is well blended and starts to form ball.

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   Divide dough in half; flatten each into disk.

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   Roll out 1 disk on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.

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   Cut into 10 rounds, using 3-inch cookie cutter and rerolling scraps as necessary.

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   Place, 1/2 inch apart, on parchment-covered baking sheets.

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   Repeat with remaining dough.

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    Bake 13 to 15 min.

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    or until golden brown.

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    Cool on baking sheets 1 min.

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    Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

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    Melt chocolate as directed on package.

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    Mix remaining cream cheese and sugar in separate bowl until blended; stir in chocolate.

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    Fill cookies with cream cheese mixture to make 20 sandwiches.

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    Microwave preserves in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min.

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    or just until warmed; stir.

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    Spread onto tops of cookie sandwiches; sprinkle with nuts.

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