Raspberry Cream Cheese Thumbprints

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   1. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat together the butter, sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in the lemon juice and zest.

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   2. In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the butter mixture in 2 or 3 portions, mixing just until the flour is incorporated and the dough is smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until firm.

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   3. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350u00b0F (180u00b0C). Line 2 cookie sheets with baker's parchment paper.

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   4. Roll the dough into 1 in (2 cm) balls and arrange on the prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 2 in (5 cm) between them. With a finger or the handle of a wooden spoon, make an indentation in the top of each ball, then fill with a tiny spoonful of jam. Place in the preheated oven and bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned on the bottom. Remove to a rack to cool completely, then dust the cookies lightly with icing sugar.

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