Raspberry-Nut Cream Cheese Cookies

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   Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy.

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   Gradually add flour, mixing well after each addition.

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   (Dough will be very soft and sticky.)

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   Divide dough into 4 portions; place each on sheet of plastic wrap.

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   Pat each portion into 1-inch-thick circle, using floured hands.

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   Wrap plastic wrap around each circle to enclose.

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   Refrigerate overnight.

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   Preheat oven to 325F.

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   Cover baking sheets with foil or parchment paper.

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    Mix walnuts, 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tsp.

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    of the cinnamon; set aside.

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    Roll each portion of dough to 11-inch circle on lightly floured surface, lifting dough occasionally to add more flour to work surface as necessary.

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    Spread each circle evenly with 1 Tbsp.

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    of the preserves.

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    Sprinkle nut mixture over preserves.

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    Cut each circle into 16 wedges.

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    Roll up each wedge, starting from wide edge.

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    Place, point sides down, on prepared baking sheets; shape into crescents.

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    Sprinkle with combined remaining 1 tsp.

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    cinnamon and 2 Tbsp.

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    sugar.

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    Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

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    Immediately remove from baking sheets.

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    Cool on wire racks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.